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BU02 LDK

2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

97,663 mi
Last recorded97,663 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a52,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 LDK
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 97,663 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 91,594 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Temporary exhaust repair

Fail 11 Apr 2024 91,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 22 Mar 2023 85,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Mar 2023 85,229 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2022 82,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 82,896 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 82,835 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Feb 2021 82,835 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,064 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 82,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 79,430 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 77,831 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 77,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,668 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 74,669 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,365 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 70,291 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,449 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 62,447 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,771 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 56,685 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,820 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 53,798 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,828 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,966 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,290 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 38,290 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,333 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,230 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 28,229 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,826 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a?

Based on 2,101 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,655
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Stop lamp not working 77
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Headlamp aim too low 43
Full Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a reliability report

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BU02 LDK is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 52,505 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 Pure Softip(rhd) S-a fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU02 LDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU02 LDK is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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