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LF51 YBG

2001 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

64,467 mi
Last recorded64,467 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a53,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 YBG
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 64,467 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 64,467 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 63,499 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 63,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 62,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 62,389 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 60,707 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 60,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,064 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,353 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,049 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,825 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 42,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 40,675 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2014 40,674 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,438 miles

Headlamp main beam flasher switch faulty

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2013 37,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp main beam flasher switch faulty

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2012 32,939 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,939 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2011 29,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 29,685 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,069 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 Nov 2008 22,352 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 19,726 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 17,063 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a?

Based on 2,101 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,655
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Stop lamp not working 77
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Headlamp aim too low 43
Full Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a reliability report

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LF51 YBG is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 53,845 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 Pure Softip(rhd) S-a fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF51 YBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LF51 YBG is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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