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KU52 VTJ

2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,377 mi
Last recorded88,377 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto50,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 VTJ
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pure Softip Semi-auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 88,377 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 87,513 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 87,512 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2018 86,913 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe/silencer (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,614 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2017 80,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,772 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 71,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 66,596 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 1 May 2013 66,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,435 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2012 65,435 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,899 miles

offside front pad starting to wear low

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,773 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 49,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,030 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 37,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,853 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,983 miles

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

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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KU52 VTJ is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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 KU52 VTJ, 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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What year was KU52 VTJ registered?

KU52 VTJ is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for KU52 VTJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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