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X557 ONH

2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,095 mi
Last recorded43,095 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)52,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 ONH
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 43,095 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 43,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 42,935 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 42,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 42,231 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 42,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 40,894 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 39,771 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 39,771 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 20 May 2015 37,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 37,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,610 miles

indicator stalk worn

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,455 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 31,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 27,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,740 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,300 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 23,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 19,378 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 19,364 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 15,147 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 15,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,408 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 10,919 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
Full Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) reliability report

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X557 ONH is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Semi-auto(lhd) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X557 ONH, 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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X557 ONH is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd), first registered on 8 February 2001.

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