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AO52 NKG

2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

189,878 mi
Last recorded189,878 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto50,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 NKG
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Softouch Auto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 189,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 183,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable areas / components

Fail 3 Mar 2025 183,888 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic undercovers fitted blocking view to some prescribed areas and components

Pass 12 Sep 2023 183,718 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 180,581 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 173,855 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2021 173,855 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 168,052 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2020 168,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2019 159,796 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 159,796 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 148,849 miles

All 4 tyre valves perished/starting to crack

Front Both front shock absorbers corroded

Front Number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

Offside Front Top mount has slight movement at upper atachment

Under body trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 138,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 May 2017 138,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 130,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear 2-3mm

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear 2-3mm

Pass 6 Jun 2015 120,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 110,742 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2014 110,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions not tested

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 97,756 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 97,756 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 88,588 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 88,588 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,284 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Jun 2010 67,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Jun 2009 54,255 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,634 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,518 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 24,797 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto?

Based on 11,918 MOT tests across 703 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 335
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 242
Headlamp aim too low 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 198
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AO52 NKG is a 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 50,060 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 Passion Softouch Auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO52 NKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO52 NKG is a 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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