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BV52 XRF

2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

70,077 mi
Last recorded70,077 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto51,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 XRF
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip Semi-auto
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 70,077 miles

front and rear suspension components covered in underseal.

Fail 28 Apr 2026 70,077 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension components covered in underseal.

Pass 22 Apr 2025 69,826 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 69,826 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 68,964 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 68,845 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 68,841 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 68,629 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 68,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 68,222 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,578 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,255 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,055 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,781 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 64,237 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 64,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,388 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 57,968 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 57,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 55,836 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 53,939 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 53,939 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,415 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 52,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,862 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,380 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 44,380 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,201 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 41,201 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal cracking.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,839 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 36,839 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside 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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BV52 XRF is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 51,185 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 BV52 XRF, 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 24 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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BV52 XRF is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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