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DG52 NVM

2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

133,218 mi
Last recorded133,218 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto51,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 NVM
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip Semi-auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2025 133,218 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 132,416 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 130,634 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 130,568 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 123,112 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak from the turbo and the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

turbo vac pipe snapped

turbo wastegate pipe snapped

Fail 3 Jun 2019 123,119 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

turbo vac pipe snapped

turbo wastegate pipe snapped

Pass 9 May 2018 116,459 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and split

Offside Rear tyre cracking and split

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 112,258 miles

Rear Oil leak engine ()

Fail 11 May 2017 112,258 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Oil leak engine ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 105,884 miles

under trays fitted obsuring some parts

Pass 22 Oct 2014 102,992 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 102,955 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 102,602 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 102,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

front inner brake pads not visible, suspect close to or on legal wear limit

Pass 1 Dec 2011 94,479 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 94,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 88,186 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 82,011 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 82,011 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 75,497 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 75,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 68,995 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 68,995 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 51,602 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 51,602 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Based on 7,215 MOT tests across 453 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
3,473
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 335
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 167
Headlamp aim too low 136
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 135
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DG52 NVM is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 51,185 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 Semi-auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 335 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG52 NVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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DG52 NVM is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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