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BU02 VKG

2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,752 mi
Last recorded108,752 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a52,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 VKG
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 108,752 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 108,748 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 108,390 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 108,048 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 107,199 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 107,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 106,501 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 106,474 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 105,544 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 104,912 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 104,912 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 100,769 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 100,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hub carrier holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 89,411 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 86,162 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,419 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 80,918 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 75,039 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 69,737 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 64,122 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,463 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,868 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 43,532 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 36,393 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 36,393 miles

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

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
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BU02 VKG is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKG, 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 VKG is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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