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LF51 UFM

2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

61,225 mi
Last recorded61,225 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a50,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 UFM
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Softouch(rhd)a
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 61,225 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 55,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 49,103 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 44,755 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion on suspension & braking components

Pass 4 Jan 2022 43,914 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 43,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 41,925 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 40,550 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

front coil springs corroded

offside headlight deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2019 37,936 miles

all coil springs corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2017 35,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

covers & shields fitted

offside headlamp deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 32,538 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 32,526 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 31,144 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2014 28,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 28,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 26,258 miles

sill covers

Pass 25 Sep 2013 24,167 miles

chips in front windscreen

front brake discs in poor condition

rear tyres perished

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 24,167 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

chips in front windscreen

front brake discs in poor condition

rear tyres perished

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 23,973 miles

chips in front windscreen

n/s/r tyre perishing

under side of vehicle corroding

Fail 16 Apr 2011 23,973 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chips in front windscreen

n/s/r tyre perishing

under side of vehicle corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,704 miles

flat spot in n/s/r wheel rim

front brake discs corroding

front tyres perished badly

Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,433 miles

n/s/f coil spring corroded

chips in windscreen

front discs slightly pitted

front tyres perished

Fail 15 Apr 2009 23,433 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

chips in windscreen

front discs slightly pitted

front tyres perished

n/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 21,354 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 19,487 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 19,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LF51 UFM is a 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF51 UFM, 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 LF51 UFM registered?

LF51 UFM is a 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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