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X554 LKV

2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,492 mi
Last recorded70,492 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)52,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX554 LKV
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 70,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive fast idle and second idle tested BET limits failed. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Surface rust and corrosion noted under vehicle over suspension brakes steering components and prescribed areas almost excessively front and rear axle.

Pass 10 Feb 2025 69,293 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2025 69,291 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2024 67,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 64,341 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 61,418 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 59,373 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,539 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 58,529 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,736 miles

Both front and both rear shock absorber casings corroded.

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

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

Plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

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

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 21 Feb 2018 54,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front and Both Rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded replacement recommended (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded replacement recommended (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 53,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded replacement recommended (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded replacement recommended (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,693 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 52,693 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 50,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,604 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 49,604 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,421 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,160 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,940 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,400 miles

sump area leaking oil

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,756 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 33,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 26,957 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 21,128 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)?

Based on 1,704 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
3,759
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 102
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 50
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 49
Headlamp aim too low 46
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X554 LKV is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 52,693 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X554 LKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X554 LKV is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd), first registered on 7 February 2001.

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