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BU51 KFZ

2001 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd)

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,548 mi
Last recorded94,548 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd)50,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 KFZ
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Auto (lhd)
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,548 miles

deterioration to headlamp lenses

nearside rear coil spring maybe broken at extreme end

Pass 13 Oct 2017 91,423 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 91,423 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 87,079 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 82,610 miles

under trays fitted. both front tyres cracked, cords not exposed.

Fail 31 Oct 2015 82,485 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

under trays fitted. both front tyres cracked, cords not exposed.

Pass 1 Nov 2014 77,121 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 74,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,151 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 69,555 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 69,553 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,252 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

horn just audible

Fail 27 Sep 2011 65,252 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

horn just audible

Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,723 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 60,723 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,957 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 52,383 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 48,954 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 48,954 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,603 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd)?

Based on 10,351 MOT tests across 1,120 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
3,905
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 542
Stop lamp not working 472
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 319
position lamp(s) not working 243
Headlamp aim too low 239
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BU51 KFZ is a 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd) in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,416 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 Auto (lhd) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 542 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 KFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 KFZ is a 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd), first registered on 26 September 2001.

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