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LA02 OUW

2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,444 mi
Last recorded74,444 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto51,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 OUW
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softouch Auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 74,444 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 74,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 68,360 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 66,069 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 60,771 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,767 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s & N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 57,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s & N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 54,646 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 53,410 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 53,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,072 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 49,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,300 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 33,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,395 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,821 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 24,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,923 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 18,176 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,176 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 14,834 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 9,427 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto?

Based on 4,179 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
3,591
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 139
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 100
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
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LA02 OUW is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,128 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 Softouch Auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA02 OUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA02 OUW registered?

LA02 OUW is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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