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BV51 OGW

2001 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

90,777 mi
Last recorded90,777 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a53,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 OGW
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 90,777 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 90,777 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 88,181 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 85,016 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 83,927 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 83,904 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,402 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 81,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 73,425 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 73,010 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 73,010 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 70,360 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,388 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 61,387 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,647 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 51,598 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,497 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 30,876 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 30,876 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,151 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 23,151 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,538 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 22,538 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 20,926 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 16,957 miles

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 16,923 miles

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.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,655
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Stop lamp not working 77
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Headlamp aim too low 43
Full Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a reliability report

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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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