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YJ51 VJO

2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,499 mi
Last recorded124,499 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a50,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 VJO
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Softouch(rhd)a
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 124,499 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 122,707 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 122,676 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 115,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

foot brake slightly spongy operation

Fail 27 Sep 2017 115,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

foot brake slightly spongy operation

Pass 12 Nov 2015 113,133 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 113,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 106,426 miles

Dents in all wheel rims

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 106,421 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Dents in all wheel rims

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 102,077 miles

Air bag light on

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 102,077 miles

Air bag light on

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 97,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak on engine

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 97,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Jun 2010 89,445 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Petrol cap seal perishing

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 89,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Petrol cap seal perishing

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 80,535 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 70,475 miles

leak from exhaust manifold area

Fail 10 Apr 2007 58,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front inner brake pad worn close to wear indicators

Pass 10 Apr 2007 58,465 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front inner brake pad worn close to wear indicators

Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,646 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear indicator bulbs faded

Fail 3 Apr 2006 45,646 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear indicator bulbs faded

Fail 30 Mar 2006 45,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a?

Based on 12,281 MOT tests across 752 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,367
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
752
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 505
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 284
Direction indicator incorrect colour 253
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 252
Full Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a reliability report

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YJ51 VJO is a 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 50,958 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 Passion Softouch(rhd)a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 505 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ51 VJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ51 VJO registered?

YJ51 VJO is a 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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