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BU02 VJC

2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,795 mi
Last recorded63,795 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A49,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 VJC
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 63,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

high level brake light missing

Pass 24 May 2024 57,650 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 12 May 2023 57,142 miles

front and rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 4 May 2023 57,140 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 54,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 44,073 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,177 miles

front and rear tyre,s badly perishing cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2018 40,177 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

front and rear tyre,s badly perishing cracking

Pass 2 May 2017 38,131 miles

slight corrosion under car

Pass 12 May 2016 36,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

gearbox oil weap

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 36,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

gearbox oil weap

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 33,816 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 33,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 30,533 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 30,499 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 27,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 25,311 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 22,580 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 19,513 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 16,708 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 14,371 miles

both dips on upper limit

Pass 26 Jun 2007 12,269 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,487 miles

slight wear on front discs

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
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BU02 VJC is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU02 VJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU02 VJC registered?

BU02 VJC is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BU02 VJC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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