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BU51 KNB

2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,923 mi
Last recorded115,923 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto52,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 115,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 115,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 114,414 miles

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

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 1 Jun 2020 114,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 113,945 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front discs worn / scored

Front springs weak

Nearside Front top mount worn

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers poor

Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has small cut in inner sidewall not exposing cord

Rear Tyre's 3mm slightly perished between tread

Rear Wiper splitting

Pass 27 Mar 2015 93,816 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 92,987 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 91,712 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 91,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 90,776 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 86,214 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2011 86,210 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,608 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 76,601 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 67,701 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,445 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,884 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,709 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 45,709 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front number plate cracked

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 KNB is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KNB, 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 KNB is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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