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MX51 TVZ

2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,903 mi
Last recorded87,903 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto52,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 TVZ
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Semi-auto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 87,903 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 87,903 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,514 miles

Engine light is on

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 86,514 miles

Engine light is on

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 83,411 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 80,838 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 80,838 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 76,835 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 76,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,794 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 70,786 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside and offside front wiper blades worn

Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,830 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 48,821 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 24,045 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 24,045 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 31,884 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto?

Based on 2,802 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
4,124
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116
Direction indicator incorrect colour 94
coil spring incomplete 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 82
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MX51 TVZ is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 52,542 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 Semi-auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX51 TVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was MX51 TVZ registered?

MX51 TVZ is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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