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BX02 VDJ

2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,253 mi
Last recorded67,253 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a52,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 VDJ
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 12 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 67,253 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersurface (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 67,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersurface (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 61,559 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 59,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 59,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 57,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 57,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 55,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 55,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 53,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Fail 22 May 2018 53,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Pass 30 May 2017 51,474 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2017 51,445 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 49,243 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyres out of shape

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

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

Offside Front tyres out of shape

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

Offside Rear oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 49,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyres out of shape

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

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

Offside Front tyres out of shape

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

Offside Rear oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,984 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 47,982 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,109 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,767 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,110 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,043 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 34,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,900 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 28,892 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,901 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 23,901 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,050 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 19,050 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,027 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 12,405 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

plastic under trays fitted

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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BX02 VDJ is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BX02 VDJ, 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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BX02 VDJ is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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