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YP54 RYF

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,323 mi
Last recorded70,323 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto51,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 RYF
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,323 miles

areas of floor & chassis showing corrossion

both headlamps slightly tainted

extensive corrossion on steering/suspension & brake components inc subframes

underbody shielding preventing full inspection underneath

various oil leaks noted

Fail 3 Nov 2020 70,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

areas of floor & chassis showing corrossion

both headlamps slightly tainted

extensive corrossion on steering/suspension & brake components inc subframes

struggled to pass emission test

underbody shielding preventing full inspection underneath

various oil leaks noted

Pass 8 Nov 2019 68,259 miles

areas of floor showing corrossion

extensive corrossion on all steering,brake & suspension components

oil leaks noted

underbody shielding preventing full visual inspection

Fail 31 Oct 2019 68,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

areas of floor showing corrossion

extensive corrossion on all steering,brake & suspension components

front discs showing wear & corrossion on inner face

oil leaks noted

slight play noted o/s/f lower ball joint

underbody shielding preventing full visual inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2018 65,545 miles

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

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

engine sump is leaking

extensive corrosion on chassis and suspension components

front brake discs are pitted

nearside rear tyre has crack on inner sidewall but no chords exposed

Fail 1 Nov 2018 65,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine sump is leaking

extensive corrosion on chassis and suspension components

front brake discs are pitted

nearside rear tyre has crack on inner sidewall but no chords exposed

Pass 11 Dec 2017 63,395 miles

AREAS OF FLOOR SHOWING CORROSSION ,UNABLE TO INSPECT FULLY DUE TO UNDERBODY SHIELDING

EXTENSIVE CORROSSION ON ALL BRAKE,STEERING & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

FRONT DISCS WORN,UNABLE TO FULLY SEE PADS

SEVERAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSSION

SUBFRAMES SHOWING CORROSSION

Fail 8 Dec 2017 63,380 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

AREAS OF FLOOR SHOWING CORROSSION ,UNABLE TO INSPECT FULLY DUE TO UNDERBODY SHIELDING

EXTENSIVE CORROSSION ON ALL BRAKE,STEERING & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

FRONT DISCS WORN,UNABLE TO FULLY SEE PADS

SEVERAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSSION

SUBFRAMES SHOWING CORROSSION

Pass 14 Dec 2016 61,092 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 61,083 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken VERY DANGEROUS (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Steel Brake Pipe Rusted. Across Axle Pipe.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 58,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 58,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 56,344 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 56,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 54,665 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f shock absorber has slight play in telescopic rod.

rear brakes noisey when tested in rollers.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,636 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 40,210 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,446 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,889 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,678 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,569 MOT tests across 280 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,652
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 148
Stop lamp not working 132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 117
Headlamp aim too low 112
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 97
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YP54 RYF is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 51,799 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 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP54 RYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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YP54 RYF is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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