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BU02 VMC

2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,010 mi
Last recorded107,010 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a52,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 VMC
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 107,010 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion front axle conmponent corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 107,006 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion front axle conmponent corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2022 106,438 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 105,892 miles

All steering/suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 105,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All steering/suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 105,426 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all steering/suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 105,426 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all steering/suspension components corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 104,583 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 103,928 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 103,708 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 102,539 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 102,539 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 100,452 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 98,637 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 98,637 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 95,327 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 95,272 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 92,527 miles

rear parking brake cable

Pass 8 May 2012 89,785 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 87,681 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 86,385 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 86,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 83,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2009 83,236 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 70,544 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 70,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 56,733 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 45,546 miles

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

Based on 5,770 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,509
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 160
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 141
coil spring incomplete 109
Headlamp aim too low 108
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BU02 VMC is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,840 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 Softip(rhd) S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU02 VMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BU02 VMC is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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