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MU51 OEW

2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,452 mi
Last recorded47,452 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto52,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 OEW
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Semi-auto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 47,452 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes starting to perish

n/s/r indicator colour fading

n/s/r inner cv boot split

possible slight damage to both rear abs rings?

Fail 12 Apr 2013 47,395 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes starting to perish

n/s/r indicator colour fading

n/s/r inner cv boot split

possible slight damage to both rear abs rings?

Pass 5 May 2012 43,101 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

front brake pads worn thin + wear on discs but unable to check properly with wheels on

noise at n/s/f wheel when spinning?

unable to check o/s/f seatbelt properly due to childseat

unable to check vehicle properly due to covers

Fail 4 May 2012 43,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

front brake pads worn thin + wear on discs but unable to check properly with wheels on

noise at n/s/f wheel when spinning?

unable to check o/s/f seatbelt properly due to childseat

unable to check vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,762 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes have slight movement

n/s/r inner cv boot split

o/s/f seatbelt twisted at seat base

unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 11 May 2010 37,161 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 37,084 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 31,176 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 24,465 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 21,594 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 16,866 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto?

Based on 2,802 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
4,124
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116
Direction indicator incorrect colour 94
coil spring incomplete 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 82
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MU51 OEW is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 52,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MU51 OEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MU51 OEW registered?

MU51 OEW is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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