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X501 YEC

2000 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd)

Pink Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

159,056 mi
Last recorded159,056 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd)52,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 YEC
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Auto (lhd)
Year2000
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 159,056 miles

head lights have beam deflectors on l h drive head light

o/s door catch stiff to open from outside

Fail 13 May 2014

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s door catch stiff to open from outside

Fail 26 Mar 2013 159,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions not done as engine producing too many fumes

Pass 5 Aug 2011 153,680 miles

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

both headlamps adapted from left hand drive

some test items hidden by covers

Fail 5 Aug 2011 153,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both headlamps adapted from left hand drive

some test items hidden by covers

Pass 26 Apr 2010 150,663 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 104,361 miles

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

offside front side mirror is crack

offside rear bumber slightly crack

Fail 9 Apr 2009 104,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front side mirror is crack

offside rear bumber slightly crack

Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,938 miles

both rear inner rim damage

n/s/front tyre cracking to tread close t o limits

o/s rear tyre various cuts to tread

stone damage to n/s /screen

Fail 16 Jul 2008 97,907 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear inner rim damage

n/s/front tyre cracking to tread close t o limits

o/s rear tyre various cuts to tread

stone damage to n/s /screen

Fail 19 Jul 2007 87,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 85,477 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 69,656 miles

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How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd)?

Based on 4,504 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,000
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255
Stop lamp not working 230
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 176
Headlamp aim too low 106
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 100
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X501 YEC is a 2000 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) in Pink with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2000 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,696 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 Pulse Auto (lhd) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X501 YEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X501 YEC registered?

X501 YEC is a 2000 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd), first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for X501 YEC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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