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YJ04 TPU

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,098 mi
Last recorded80,098 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto49,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 TPU
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2015 80,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 80,098 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 78,414 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 69,580 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 69,580 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 61,600 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 61,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 56,578 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,614 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 40,441 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2007 30,778 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2007 30,778 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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YJ04 TPU is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ04 TPU, 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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YJ04 TPU is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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