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KY51 XSE

2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,518 mi
Last recorded83,518 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a50,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 XSE
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Softouch(rhd)a
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 83,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 82,155 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 82,155 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,385 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Fail 8 Jun 2018 80,385 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Incorrect beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Aug 2014 77,435 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 77,415 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,768 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,017 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,295 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 58,256 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 52,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in N/S/F lower wishbone inner rear bush

Pass 4 Aug 2010 52,113 miles

Play in N/S/F lower wishbone inner rear bush

Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,947 miles

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 44,947 miles

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

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,260 miles

Both front springs rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2008 40,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front springs rusty

Front brake pads worn approx 90%

Fail 29 Aug 2007 36,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres perished

Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,056 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,000 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres starting to perrish

rear number plate starting to fade

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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KY51 XSE 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 57.1%.

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 KY51 XSE, 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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What year was KY51 XSE registered?

KY51 XSE is a 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KY51 XSE shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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