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AO51 RWV

2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,623 mi
Last recorded95,623 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A49,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 RWV
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 95,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion around both front jacking points

slight corrosion both sills to floor

Fail 13 Dec 2019 95,623 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing rubber seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion around both front jacking points

slight corrosion both sills to floor

Fail 11 Nov 2019 95,599 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL malfunction indicator lamp on

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 89,932 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2018 89,932 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2018 87,962 miles

front brake discs are corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak under engine

Pass 16 Jan 2017 86,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 86,012 miles

Oil leak ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 81,715 miles

both front hubs slightly corroded but not seriously weakened at the time of test

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Jan 2016 81,664 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front hubs slightly corroded but not seriously weakened at the time of test

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jan 2015 77,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 70,615 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,615 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 63,535 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 63,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,801 miles

both front hub carriers rusted

Fail 19 Oct 2011 61,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both front hub carriers rusted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,624 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nsf suspension upright corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2010 58,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nsf suspension upright corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 54,706 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,422 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,987 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 38,880 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A?

Based on 2,557 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
3,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 101
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp aim too low 50
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AO51 RWV is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 49,599 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(rhd) A fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 RWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO51 RWV is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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