2004 Smart City Silverpulse 61 S-A 0.7L Petrol · HF53 NDL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent maintenance record despite its age. The most recent MOT test on 24 September 2025 at 38,489 miles resulted in a failure for a non offside rear stop lamp, which was rectified immediately to achieve a pass. Prior to this minor electrical fault, the car maintained several clean passes with no recorded advisories, suggesting that the core mechanical and structural components have remained well-preserved under the current ownership period. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,750 miles per year. There are notable gaps in usage between March 2021 and December 2022, where the car covered only 697 miles in twenty months. However, usage has increased more significantly since late 2022, covering over 7,700 miles in the following three-and-half years. This low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it increases the risk of age-related component degradation due to long periods of sitting stationary. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on rubber-related components and fluid systems. The history shows previously perished tyre sidewalls in 2016 and discoloured indicator lenses in 2022, which indicates UV damage and environmental exposure common in low-use vehicles. The 2021 failure regarding long travel at the service brake and an ineffective fuel cap necessitates a thorough check of the brake lines and fuel seals to ensure they have not perished or degraded from age. Given the low mileage, verifying the chassis for structural corrosion is vital, as small city cars of this era are prone to hidden rust if stored in damp environments.