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BU03 YYE

2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,629 mi
Last recorded125,629 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto50,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 YYE
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Softouch Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 125,629 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 125,629 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 120,961 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 120,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,001 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2020 110,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2020 109,986 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 107,250 miles

exhaust has excessive smoke emissions not tested

Fail 29 Mar 2019 107,243 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust has excessive smoke emissions not tested

Pass 27 Mar 2018 106,322 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 104,217 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 104,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 103,872 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 102,967 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 101,156 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 92,764 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap seal deteriorated slightly

Nearside number plate lamp lense insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 67,919 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap seal deteriorated slightly

Nearside number plate lamp lense insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,077 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both front wiper blades smearing screen

off side rear tyre has deep cut in tread

Fail 27 Mar 2009 56,050 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both front wiper blades smearing screen

off side rear tyre has deep cut in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,008 miles

Nearside front tyre has very deep cracks to both inner and outer side walls

Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,892 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 26,367 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto?

Based on 11,918 MOT tests across 703 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 335
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 242
Headlamp aim too low 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 198
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BU03 YYE is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 50,906 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 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 YYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU03 YYE is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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