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FE52 EWW

2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,089 mi
Last recorded70,089 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto51,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 EWW
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip Semi-auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 70,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 66,060 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 66,060 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 61,105 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 61,057 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2015 53,083 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,512 miles

front brake pads worn very low

movement in offside front lower arm rear bush

Pass 17 May 2013 41,810 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,418 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,941 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

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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FE52 EWW is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE52 EWW, 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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FE52 EWW is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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