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AO52 OUA

2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

85,162 mi
Last recorded85,162 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto50,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 OUA
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Softouch Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 85,162 miles

slight play in steering column

Pass 19 Jul 2024 84,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 84,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 81,426 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 81,426 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 78,300 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 78,300 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (polish headlight units) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour white light (new bulbs fitted) (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 74,437 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 74,437 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 71,565 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 71,565 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish both front headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 66,058 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark brake fluid topped up keep an eye on level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 66,058 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark brake fluid topped up keep an eye on level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 60,403 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,065 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 52,728 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 50,491 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 46,606 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 42,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak from filter housing

Fail 20 Jun 2012 36,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,494 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,789 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 32,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 14,318 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 8,679 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate (can read ok)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 8,213 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 6,708 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 6,708 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto?

Based on 11,918 MOT tests across 703 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 335
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 242
Headlamp aim too low 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 198
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AO52 OUA is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 50,906 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 Passion Softouch Auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO52 OUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO52 OUA registered?

AO52 OUA is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is AO52 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 OUA shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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