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FY02 PAO

2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,784 mi
Last recorded79,784 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a52,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 PAO
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 79,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside door hard to close but latches shut

reverse light not working

Fail 26 Mar 2019 79,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside door hard to close but latches shut

reverse light not working

Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,229 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,903 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 71,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 66,494 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 23 Jan 2016 66,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,986 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Feb 2014 60,161 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 60,161 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,536 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,249 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,184 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,771 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 29,504 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outside edges

Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,724 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,950 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 22,945 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FY02 PAO is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY02 PAO, 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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FY02 PAO is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip(rhd) S-a, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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