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K8 GWE

2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,095 mi
Last recorded75,095 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)52,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 GWE
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 75,095 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 72,156 miles

both front brake discs corroded .

Pass 12 Oct 2009 72,744 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 72,744 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 69,653 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 69,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

o/s mirror glass

Pass 13 Aug 2007 59,123 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 59,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,554 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)?

Based on 1,704 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
3,759
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 102
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 50
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 49
Headlamp aim too low 46
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K8 GWE is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 52,693 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 Semi-auto(lhd) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K8 GWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K8 GWE registered?

K8 GWE is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd), first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is K8 GWE safe to buy?

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