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HJ02 RVA

2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,605 mi
Last recorded108,605 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a52,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 RVA
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2019 108,605 miles

centre engine mount splitting

oil leak

suspension components corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2019 108,605 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear (5.2.3 (i))

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

centre engine mount splitting

oil leak

suspension components corroding

Fail 31 May 2019 108,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 107,635 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 106,877 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 106,860 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 104,433 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 104,423 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 102,922 miles

Corrosion starting offside body within 30 cm of seat fixing

Engine oil leaking offside rear onto driveshaft gaitor and shock absorber

Pass 31 Jul 2012 100,530 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 100,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 96,324 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 91,638 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 91,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 91,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 75,703 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 62,381 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 62,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 47,500 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 47,500 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 42,377 miles

Slight play in offside lower arm rear bush

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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HJ02 RVA is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HJ02 RVA, 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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HJ02 RVA is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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