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X838 BVV

2000 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

74,392 mi
Last recorded74,392 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)51,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 BVV
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 74,392 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 74,303 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 74,247 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 73,198 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 73,198 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 72,077 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jan 2018 72,077 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,513 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 70,513 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,216 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 69,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 66,108 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 66,108 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

turbo actuator is detached

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,840 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 64,840 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 62,639 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 62,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,112 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 60,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,516 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,516 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 45,609 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,488 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 39,488 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,982 miles

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

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

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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X838 BVV is a 2000 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2000 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 51,438 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 X838 BVV, 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 26 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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What year was X838 BVV registered?

X838 BVV is a 2000 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd), first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X838 BVV safe to buy?

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