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DF02 DXT

2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,550 mi
Last recorded82,550 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto51,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 DXT
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip Semi-auto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2021 82,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and upper bearing assembly seized up (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and upper bearing assembly seized up (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop missing

Fail 25 Aug 2021 82,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front top mount worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front top mount worn

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 82,003 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/o/f and n/o/r (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,939 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 80,939 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,967 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,877 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2015 74,642 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,929 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tail pipe missing from exhaust

Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,729 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 60,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,682 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 58,682 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 49,902 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 49,902 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 44,270 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 44,270 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,721 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 37,721 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 32,815 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 32,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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DF02 DXT is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DF02 DXT, 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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DF02 DXT is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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