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Y479 BOH

2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,469 mi
Last recorded98,469 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto52,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 BOH
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Semi-auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 98,469 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 95,562 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 92,290 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 92,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 89,496 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 87,324 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 85,001 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 83,153 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,099 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,347 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 77,077 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 74,789 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 73,514 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,848 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,437 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,620 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,295 miles

advis manifold cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2010 62,295 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

advis manifold cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2009 56,484 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 56,484 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,914 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 40,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,480 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 28,528 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto?

Based on 2,802 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
4,124
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116
Direction indicator incorrect colour 94
coil spring incomplete 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 82
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Y479 BOH is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 52,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y479 BOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y479 BOH registered?

Y479 BOH is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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