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HJ52 LXT

2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,992 mi
Last recorded97,992 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto50,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 LXT
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Softouch Auto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 97,992 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 96,000 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 94,626 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 94,352 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 94,351 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 90,558 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 87,224 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 87,222 miles

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))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 85,729 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 83,832 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sets. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,384 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 81,384 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 79,585 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 79,585 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washers not working (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,098 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 75,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 58,412 miles

Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination of underside and components

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight freeplay to n/s/f hub area

Some deterioration to rear shock absorber mountings

Some general light corrosion to front and rear suspension subframes and componenets

Some service wear to front brake discs

Pass 27 Nov 2013 56,345 miles

Corrosion to front stub axles and shock absorber bodies

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

General corrosion to rear subframe and components

General deterioration to rear shock absorber bushes

Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service wear to front brake discs

Some inbalance to front brakes

Pass 26 Nov 2012 54,649 miles

General light corrosion to rear axle beam and components

O/s/r service and parking brake low effort for model

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of underside and components

Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Some uneven application and inbalance to front brake operation

Fail 26 Nov 2012 54,647 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

General light corrosion to rear axle beam and components

O/s/r service and parking brake low effort for model

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of underside and components

Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Some uneven application and inbalance to front brake operation

Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,126 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,515 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,374 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,074 miles

Both front tyres in poor condition, perishing and worn

Front brake pads worn close to service limits

N/s headlamp on lower aim limits

O/s/r tyre worn close to limits, and perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,425 miles

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

small stone chips front screen

Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,303 miles

front brake pads (inners), worn low.

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto?

Based on 11,918 MOT tests across 703 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 335
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 242
Headlamp aim too low 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 198
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HJ52 LXT is a 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 50,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ52 LXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ52 LXT is a 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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