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HY51 LHM

2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,436 mi
Last recorded51,436 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a50,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 LHM
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Softouch(rhd)a
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 51,436 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 49,535 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 49,535 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 47,672 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 47,672 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s/f o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 46,258 miles

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

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

bake box band broken

Fail 26 Oct 2023 46,258 miles

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

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

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

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

bake box band broken

Pass 1 Nov 2022 45,199 miles

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

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

exhaust box band broken

Fail 31 Oct 2022 45,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and poor beam image (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust box band broken

Pass 26 Nov 2021 44,394 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f o/s/f cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust box band broken

Pass 11 Jan 2021 43,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres started to perish 145/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 42,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 40,641 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 39,809 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 38,435 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 38,435 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 37,084 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 37,084 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 34,324 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 31,731 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 31,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 29,370 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 29,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 25,999 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 25,999 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 23,761 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 23,037 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 20,829 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cuts in sidewalls of both rear tyres

wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 24 Dec 2007 17,893 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2006 11,667 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a?

Based on 12,281 MOT tests across 752 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,367
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
752
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 505
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 284
Direction indicator incorrect colour 253
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 252
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HY51 LHM is a 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 50,100 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(rhd)a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 505 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY51 LHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY51 LHM is a 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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