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AU52 VHM

2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,452 mi
Last recorded45,452 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto50,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VHM
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Softouch Auto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 45,452 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 38,523 miles

Head lamp lenses becoming deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 38,521 miles

Position lamp not working Front and Rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Head lamp lenses becoming deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 37,636 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 37,635 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 37,198 miles

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

exhaust silencer poor condition/blowing and tail pipe missing

headlights slightly deteriorated, poor beam image

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2019 36,525 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust silencer box poor condition, slight blow and tail pipe missing

Pass 16 Aug 2018 35,854 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer tail pipe missing

Pass 16 Aug 2017 34,959 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

2. Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 33,982 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Plastic under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,424 miles

1/ n/s front tyre becoming perished not to cords at time of test 2/ o/s front tyre becoming perished

Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,974 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 29,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 29,414 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,070 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 27,267 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 27,267 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 20,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 20,630 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,678 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 18,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,332 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres cracked

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,712 miles

rear lights did not work at first atempt.

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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AU52 VHM is a 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU52 VHM, 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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What year was AU52 VHM registered?

AU52 VHM is a 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AU52 VHM shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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