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BN52 HYY

2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,056 mi
Last recorded98,056 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto50,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 HYY
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pure Softip Semi-auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 98,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2024 98,033 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 96,821 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 94,863 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 94,851 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 90,600 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust pipe damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2019 72,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 72,650 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,642 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,846 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 71,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,174 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 64,643 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 59,202 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 51,305 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,317 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 43,317 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,698 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto?

Based on 2,927 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
3,395
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Headlamp aim too low 64
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BN52 HYY is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 50,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN52 HYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN52 HYY is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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