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KV51 FHG

2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,650 mi
Last recorded65,650 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a50,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 FHG
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Softouch(rhd)a
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 65,650 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 60,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 60,185 miles

Emissions not tested hole in rear box giving low flow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses frosted not emitting a pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 55,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2019 52,410 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 52,402 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 52,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

brake pedal low, but still has adequate reserve travel

Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to both front and offside rear hubs (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 51,264 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to both offside hubs (1.1.11 (c))

Covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 48,480 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 43,385 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 12 Aug 2016 43,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2015 40,289 miles

near side rear shock absorber leaking

off side and near side front tyres inner edges wearing

off side front brake disc inner face rusting

Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 32,925 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 27,897 miles

filler cap seal cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2013 27,041 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2012 24,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 24,730 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 21,960 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Feb 2011 21,960 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Feb 2010 18,642 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 15,787 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil from engine

Pass 12 Feb 2009 15,787 miles

oil from engine

Pass 10 Dec 2007 12,497 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracking outtre wall

O/S/F Tyre cracking under outter tread

Pass 9 Aug 2006 8,608 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 7,996 miles

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
Full Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a reliability report

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KV51 FHG is a 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV51 FHG, 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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KV51 FHG is a 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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