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2001 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a
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ExpiredMileage
90,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms on rear sus pension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to offside rear brake (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to front and pipes to rear brakes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front coil spring incorrectly mounted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
travel on foot brake
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp not working on main beam switch faulty ? intermittent fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front coil spring incorrectly mounted
Offside Front wing indicator lens missing
travel on foot brake
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
50 percent of dash lights not working on speedo head
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
advise top brake light 2 sections out of 5 not working
n s door mirror casing damaged
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
50 percent of dash lights not working on speedo head
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
advise top brake light 2 sections out of 5 not working
n s door mirror casing damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a?
Based on 2,101 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV51 OGW is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 53,845 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 Pure Softip(rhd) S-a fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV51 OGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BV51 OGW is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a, first registered on 30 November 2001.
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