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AF02 ZUC

2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,000 mi
Last recorded146,000 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A49,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 ZUC
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 146,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 146,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 145,827 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2019 90,577 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 90,551 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke from exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Offside Front suspension corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,547 miles

nearside seat belt twisted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 90,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside seat belt twisted

Fail 24 Sep 2015 90,546 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,963 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise a small amount of play in steering columb

Fail 8 Apr 2014 79,958 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise a small amount of play in steering columb

Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,045 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 70,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 60,627 miles

both front seatbelts twisted

Pass 2 Dec 2010 56,246 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 52,405 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 50,737 miles

all items not fully checked due to vehicle design

Fail 15 May 2009

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

all items not fully checked due to vehicle design

Pass 14 May 2008 1 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 44,866 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 39,471 miles

Rear registration plate slightly dis-coloured,numbers and characters still visible.

Pass 18 Jul 2005 30,839 miles

Nearside front tyre has a nail in tread.

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
Full Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A reliability report

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AF02 ZUC is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 49,599 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 AF02 ZUC, 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 24 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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AF02 ZUC is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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