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VA02 VZL

2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd)

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,184 mi
Last recorded95,184 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd)41,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 VZL
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Auto (lhd)
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,184 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,095 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 90,095 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2014 89,195 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 89,191 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 84,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2012 84,032 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 81,346 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 80,758 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 79,467 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 79,467 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 77,942 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 75,399 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 73,631 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 70,642 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd)?

Based on 4,504 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,000
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255
Stop lamp not working 230
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 176
Headlamp aim too low 106
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 100
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VA02 VZL is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 41,782 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA02 VZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA02 VZL is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Auto (lhd), first registered on 1 March 2002.

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