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Y157 ARP

2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,614 mi
Last recorded84,614 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)52,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 ARP
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 84,614 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn red rust from upper spring mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 84,614 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn red rust from upper spring mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 83,439 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 83,439 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 82,954 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,740 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,487 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,059 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 77,898 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 76,763 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 75,554 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,621 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 72,736 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 71,491 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 68,789 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 61,218 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,233 miles

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

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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Y157 ARP is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y157 ARP, 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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Y157 ARP is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd), first registered on 15 May 2001.

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