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Y485 XBU

2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)52,693 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY485 XBU
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pure Semi-auto(lhd)
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015
Pass 19 Nov 2015 86,035 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 85,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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Pass 28 Jan 2012 82,421 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 82,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,669 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 66,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

centre light not working

offside rear panard rod slightly bent

Pass 13 Mar 2009 66,761 miles

centre light not working

offside rear panard rod slightly bent

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

NSR tyre perished on inner sidewalls.

Slight damage to steering rack arm.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 59,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

NSR tyre perished on inner sidewalls.

Slight damage to steering rack arm.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 45,640 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 45,640 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 40,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y485 XBU is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y485 XBU, 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 Y485 XBU registered?

Y485 XBU is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd), first registered on 22 May 2001.

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