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C23 SEL

2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd)

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,615 mi
Last recorded18,615 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd)51,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 SEL
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Auto (lhd)
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 18,615 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 18,611 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both cracked to casing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by wishbone mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both cracked in tread to casing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 17,690 miles

showing signs of surface on under side of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2019 15,555 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

under side body of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2012 12,884 miles

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

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

front tyres cracked and perrished.

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 22 Sep 2012 12,884 miles

front tyres cracked and perrished.

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 23 Sep 2011 11,521 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 5,987 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 2,730 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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C23 SEL is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C23 SEL, 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 C23 SEL registered?

C23 SEL is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd), first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is C23 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 SEL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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