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MF51 NHB

2001 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

94,574 mi
Last recorded94,574 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a53,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 NHB
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 94,574 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 93,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 92,871 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 90,435 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 90,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 88,102 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 88,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 85,732 miles

Nearside Front Wheel Has Slight Grab

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 85,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel Has Slight Grab

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 83,003 miles

n/s front brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2017 82,858 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 79,257 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 12 Jan 2015 77,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe missing

front brake discs poor

Pass 24 Jan 2014 72,756 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Offside rear tyre inner wall splitting close to cords.

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2014 72,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Offside rear tyre inner wall splitting close to cords.

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 70,343 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2013 70,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 67,865 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,560 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 57,952 miles

Both rear tyres cracking close to cords,

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 57,952 miles

Both rear tyres cracking close to cords,

Pass 7 Feb 2009 55,189 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 51,761 miles

front number plate slight delaminated

Pass 5 Feb 2007 45,793 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 45,768 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 40,294 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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MF51 NHB is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MF51 NHB, 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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MF51 NHB is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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