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LF51 YEG

2001 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,224 mi
Last recorded153,224 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a53,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 153,224 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 146,800 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 146,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 140,694 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 134,959 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 129,132 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 124,966 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 118,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 112,850 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 112,850 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 108,819 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 101,634 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 101,634 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,435 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 87,149 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 87,149 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 80,215 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,851 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,229 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 56,866 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 56,866 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,195 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,454 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,546 miles

Both wipers becoming worn

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 30,944 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 15 Nov 2005 25,900 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

off side rear tyre getting low

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 YEG is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YEG, 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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What year was LF51 YEG registered?

LF51 YEG is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is LF51 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 YEG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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