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BN52 HYH

2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

121,247 mi
Last recorded121,247 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto51,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 HYH
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 121,247 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 121,238 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 119,825 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed pipes painted. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2023 119,820 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 118,357 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 118,357 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 116,736 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 116,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,333 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 114,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 111,989 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 111,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 109,531 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 109,531 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 107,154 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

under trays fitted hiding components

Fail 11 Oct 2017 107,153 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn

brake pipes slightly corroded

under trays fitted hiding components

Pass 6 Oct 2016 104,622 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 104,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 104,536 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 104,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 101,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine management light on dash

Fail 5 Jan 2015 101,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on dash

Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,100 miles

foot brake shall require attension to travel in near future

suspect both front top strut bearings siezed

Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,922 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 77,457 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 74,308 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 72,569 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 72,569 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 69,698 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 63,717 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 49,367 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 45,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 45,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BN52 HYH is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 Softip Semi-auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 335 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN52 HYH, 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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BN52 HYH is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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