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HL03 HVG

2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,422 mi
Last recorded96,422 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto51,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 HVG
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 96,422 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 96,367 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front steering rack gaiters insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter not fully secure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate light slightly dim

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint gaiter slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 94,895 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 94,892 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 92,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 90,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 87,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 86,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,975 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 83,622 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2018 81,595 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 81,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake effiencey just met

Pass 2 Sep 2016 78,905 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn/perished

slight play in nearside front upper suspension mount

undercovers fitted

washer jets not hitting screen

Fail 31 Aug 2016 78,905 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn/perished

slight play in nearside front upper suspension mount

undercovers fitted

washer jets not hitting screen

Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,047 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre cut but not showing cords

Pass 4 Sep 2014 77,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal cracking/perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perishing/cracking

n/s/r valve stem cracking/perished at base

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,171 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,825 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 71,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,829 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 66,514 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 64,141 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 59,547 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 51,394 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 51,392 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

bumper insecure

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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HL03 HVG is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HL03 HVG, 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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HL03 HVG is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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