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BU51 KMG

2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

28,528 mi
Last recorded28,528 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto52,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 KMG
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Semi-auto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 28,528 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [close to limits] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [close to limits] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front there is some wear/free play in suspension top mount.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [corrosion] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear [both rear tyres are 22 years old].

Fail 26 Sep 2023 28,527 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [close to limits] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [close to limits] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front there is some wear/free play in suspension top mount.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [corrosion] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear [both rear tyres are 22 years old].

Pass 28 Sep 2022 28,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 27,757 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap sealing device o ring perished

some corrosion to suspension and brake components

Pass 24 Sep 2020 27,494 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear tyres age cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2019 26,921 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

front and rear tyres age cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2018 26,147 miles

front brake pads wearing low

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 26 Sep 2017 25,541 miles

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 6 Sep 2016 25,268 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 24,831 miles

Front some corrosion on brake discs

Nearside wiper starting to split

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2013 22,326 miles

front brake discs poor with surface corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2012 20,886 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 20,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,810 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 18,759 miles

o/s headlight image poor

some corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 15 Sep 2010 18,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s headlight image poor

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,211 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,731 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 15,729 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,228 miles

some rust on front brake discs

Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,279 miles

surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 13 Sep 2005 9,925 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto?

Based on 2,802 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
4,124
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116
Direction indicator incorrect colour 94
coil spring incomplete 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 82
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BU51 KMG is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 52,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 KMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 KMG is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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