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BU51 KHV

2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

62,715 mi
Last recorded62,715 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a53,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 KHV
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2023 62,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL END INNER (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

FUEL CAP RUBBER PERISHED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON BARS SIDE WALLS BADLEY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CLOSE TO BARS /PERISHED CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PLAY IN BOTH RACK ENDS

SILL COVERS FITTED

VARIOUS POINT OF FLOOR PAN AND VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 21 Apr 2023 62,688 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

plastic covers covering inner and outer sills

Pass 11 May 2022 61,631 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 61,629 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked and worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 58,401 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 58,401 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 58,146 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 57,309 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,908 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 55,907 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak (sump)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 55,612 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,598 miles

Oil leak

signs of corrosion to inner sides of front brake discs

Fail 18 Nov 2014 55,598 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

signs of corrosion to inner sides of front brake discs

Pass 30 Oct 2013 54,749 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 54,749 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,940 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 52,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,481 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 46,481 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 34,457 miles

both front brake discs corroded

sump badly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2008 34,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs corroded

sump badly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,514 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,354 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 30,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre low on pressure

sump badly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2005 22,506 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 22,505 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a?

Based on 5,770 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,509
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 160
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 141
coil spring incomplete 109
Headlamp aim too low 108
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BU51 KHV is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 53,940 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 Softip(rhd) S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 KHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BU51 KHV is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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