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BU51 KGO

2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd)

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

73,625 mi
Last recorded73,625 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd)51,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 KGO
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Auto (lhd)
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,625 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 73,620 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,718 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 68,718 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 63,011 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 60,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 60,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,007 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 55,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyre rubber compounds cracked

offside front tyre compound cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,569 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 49,569 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake Discs heavily corroded

Front Brake Pads getting low

Front wiper blades starting to smear the screen

Noise from Near Side Front Brake Area..!!

Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,993 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 42,993 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,165 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 29,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,493 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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BU51 KGO is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BU51 KGO, 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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What year was BU51 KGO registered?

BU51 KGO is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd), first registered on 2 October 2001.

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