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KX51 BZW

2001 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd)

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,551 mi
Last recorded72,551 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd)50,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 BZW
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Auto (lhd)
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 72,551 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 72,546 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 72,341 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust manifold cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2024 70,334 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 69,091 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 69,091 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 67,156 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 66,712 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 62,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover missing

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover missing

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 62,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,870 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,989 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 50,778 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 47,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres starting to crack

wipers smeary

Fail 2 Oct 2014 47,653 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres starting to crack

wipers smeary

Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,683 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,740 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,422 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 36,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,486 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,503 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 26,813 miles

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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KX51 BZW is a 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd) in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KX51 BZW, 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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KX51 BZW is a 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd), first registered on 7 September 2001.

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