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BD52 KVM

2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,565 mi
Last recorded51,565 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto51,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 KVM
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 51,565 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 51,201 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 50,095 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 45,916 miles

front discs heavily corroded inner face and worn... front shocks damp... suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 45,245 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 45,234 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NSF and OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 43,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 43,977 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,951 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

OSF Wheel Bearing starting to become rough

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil OSF and NSF (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 42,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

OSF Wheel Bearing starting to become rough

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil OSF and NSF (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 41,337 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 39,954 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,140 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,774 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 37,774 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 34,895 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,556 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 32,554 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,155 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,207 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 26,617 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 22,291 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,393 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 7,722 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto?

Based on 7,215 MOT tests across 453 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
3,473
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 335
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 167
Headlamp aim too low 136
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 135
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BD52 KVM is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 51,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 335 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD52 KVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD52 KVM is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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