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GX51 ZFJ

2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,938 mi
Last recorded142,938 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a50,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 ZFJ
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Softouch(rhd)a
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 142,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 142,936 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured CHALKED (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 142,330 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 142,314 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 141,316 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 141,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 136,349 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 136,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 132,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 132,454 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 125,206 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 126,203 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy brake (1.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2011 123,959 miles

Front coil springs corroded.

Hand brake outer cable deteriorated.

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2011 123,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front coil springs corroded.

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hand brake outer cable deteriorated.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 115,628 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 101,690 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 93,146 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 81,921 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 81,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 75,581 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 69,379 miles

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How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a?

Based on 12,281 MOT tests across 752 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,367
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
752
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 505
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 284
Direction indicator incorrect colour 253
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 252
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GX51 ZFJ is a 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a in Silver 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 Softouch(rhd)a models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 50,958 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(rhd)a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 505 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX51 ZFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GX51 ZFJ is a 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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