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FD51 FZL

2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,470 mi
Last recorded55,470 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A50,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 FZL
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 55,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper/lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper/lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear boot struts in op

Fail 7 Oct 2024 55,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper/lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper/lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear boot struts in op

Pass 9 Oct 2023 53,965 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022
Pass 8 Oct 2021 51,366 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 51,310 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 50,444 miles

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

o/s rear tyre inner wall starting to crack

Fail 5 Oct 2020 50,444 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

o/s rear tyre inner wall starting to crack

Pass 11 Oct 2019 49,496 miles

Nearside Front Strut top mount worn.

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 48,508 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 48,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 47,426 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 47,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 46,559 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 46,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 45,356 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,890 miles

Under trays fitted obsuring components.

Fail 28 Oct 2014 43,890 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under trays fitted obsuring components.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 41,924 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 41,924 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 39,668 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,775 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,182 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 32,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,025 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,200 miles

rear no-plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,498 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,503 miles

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Fail 23 Nov 2006 24,503 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition on limit

Pass 25 Nov 2005 23,096 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A?

Based on 2,557 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
3,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 101
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp aim too low 50
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FD51 FZL is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 50,938 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 Softouch(rhd) A fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD51 FZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FD51 FZL registered?

FD51 FZL is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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The MOT history for FD51 FZL shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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