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LV52 VXZ

2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,493 mi
Last recorded76,493 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto46,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 VXZ
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softouch Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 76,493 miles

undertrays fitted and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2022 73,379 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 62,905 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 61,736 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective O ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 59,330 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,444 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 54,444 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 47,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,168 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2013 36,345 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 36,341 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,466 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)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 33,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 15 Feb 2008 24,863 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 23,462 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 23,462 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 19,015 miles

front pads low

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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LV52 VXZ is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 46,515 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 LV52 VXZ, 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 23 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 LV52 VXZ registered?

LV52 VXZ is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for LV52 VXZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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