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Y129 PBD

2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd)

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,923 mi
Last recorded56,923 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd)51,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 PBD
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Auto (lhd)
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 56,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner c.v. gaiter deteriorated

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 56,922 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner c.v. gaiter deteriorated

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

Oil leak from sump area ()

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

battery light on occasionally

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,230 miles

Both front brake discs very corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Aug 2011 50,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs quite rusty

nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 17 Aug 2010 43,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,306 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f door mirror glass

Fail 20 Aug 2009 39,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f door mirror glass

Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,887 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2007 34,632 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

front tyres on 2mm

nearside inner c.v boot split

Pass 6 May 2006 33,714 miles

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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Y129 PBD is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,166 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 Y129 PBD, 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 25 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y129 PBD is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd), first registered on 18 May 2001.

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