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HJ52 LXU

2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,579 mi
Last recorded90,579 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto50,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 LXU
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pure Softip Semi-auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 90,579 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Damper rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 90,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Damper rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 83,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing

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

Offside Front tyre perishing beyond service requirements

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 74,894 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,162 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2014 57,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 54,107 miles

Air bag fault warning lamp is lit

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,107 miles

Air bag fault warning lamp is lit

Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,523 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 48,954 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front discs corroded

fuel cap rubber starting to perish

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

slight play in offside top mount front

stone chips in screen

Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,954 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front discs corroded

fuel cap rubber starting to perish

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

slight play in offside top mount front

stone chips in screen

Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,623 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 25 Jan 2010 46,622 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 24 Jan 2009 43,815 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 38,116 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 25,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 15,603 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 15,603 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Based on 2,927 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
3,395
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Headlamp aim too low 64
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HJ52 LXU is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto in Black 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 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 50,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ52 LXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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HJ52 LXU is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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