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HW52 JBO

2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

61,418 mi
Last recorded61,418 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto50,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 JBO
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Softouch Auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2024 61,418 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 61,412 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 56,560 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2022 56,544 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2021 54,719 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 52,111 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 49,403 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 49,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,325 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 43,676 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 42,858 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear has a nail in it

Fail 3 Feb 2016 42,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear has a nail in it

Pass 18 Feb 2015 41,818 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 41,818 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,384 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 40,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,751 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 37,735 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 35,021 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2010

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2010

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,770 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,894 miles

rear no plate in poor condition...fuel cap seal perished and splitting

Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,550 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,218 miles

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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HW52 JBO is a 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HW52 JBO, 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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HW52 JBO is a 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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