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BU51 KSJ

2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,982 mi
Last recorded114,982 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a53,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,982 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 114,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 114,916 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 114,916 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door difficult to close

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 109,250 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 107,386 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 107,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 99,319 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,991 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,882 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 80,882 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 69,634 miles

Advanced corrosion to front shock absorber bodies and front suspension hubs

Both rear shock absorber bodies corroded and lower bush deteriorated

Corrosion to rear exhaust seams

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

General corrosion to bodywork and structure

General corrosion to rear subframe

N/s parking brake low effort for model

O/s seatbelt twisted (straigntened)

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

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

Some raadial play in steering column

Front brake discs and pads heavily corroded and worn close to service limits

Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,634 miles

Advanced corrosion to front shock absorber bodies and front suspension hubs

Both rear shock absorber bodies corroded and lower bush deteriorated

Corrosion to rear exhaust seams

General corrosion to bodywork and structure

General corrosion to rear subframe

N/s parking brake low effort for model

O/s seatbelt twisted (straigntened)

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

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

Some raadial play in steering column

Front brake discs and pads heavily corroded and worn close to service limits

Fail 17 Feb 2012 62,950 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,950 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,709 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes noisy

n/s and o/s front discs worn and corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2011 55,709 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

front brakes noisy

n/s and o/s front discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,911 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 47,973 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

unable to fully inspect both outer sills & underside of vehicle plastic covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2007 42,528 miles

plastic covers fitted over sills.

plastic covers fitted to underside,not fully inspected.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 42,528 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

plastic covers fitted over sills.

plastic covers fitted to underside,not fully inspected.

Pass 14 Oct 2006 36,807 miles

both front coil springs coroded

front brake pads 50% worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted

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 KSJ is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KSJ, 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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What year was BU51 KSJ registered?

BU51 KSJ is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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