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YC54 BXV

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,686 mi
Last recorded67,686 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto49,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 BXV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 67,686 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 64,449 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 60,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 56,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 56,663 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 53,084 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 49,901 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 46,918 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 44,216 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 44,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 42,745 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,039 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 41,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 39,710 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,286 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 37,558 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 37,152 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 37,145 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 31,087 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,808 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008
Pass 11 Oct 2007 12,646 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pulse 61 Auto?

Based on 1,649 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,408
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 44
Stop lamp not working 40
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 33
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YC54 BXV is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 49,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart City Pulse 61 Auto fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC54 BXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pulse 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart City Pulse 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC54 BXV registered?

YC54 BXV is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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