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KX03 LLR

2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

72,796 mi
Last recorded72,796 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto46,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 LLR
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softouch Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 72,796 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front suspension component corroded but not considered excessive

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 75,250 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 75,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 71,645 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 70,527 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 70,524 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 324 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 70,029 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 68,839 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 68,835 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 63,542 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 63,542 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,716 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres perished

Fail 26 Mar 2018 59,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres perished

Pass 6 Mar 2017 55,185 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 55,184 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,880 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 51,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 51,467 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 48,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,632 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 45,625 miles

some perishing to both front tyres / tread becoming low on the inner edges

Fail 16 May 2014 45,625 miles

Rear Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

some perishing to both front tyres / tread becoming low on the inner edges

Fail 8 May 2014 45,515 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML light on.

Pass 7 May 2013 41,037 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 36,749 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 32,507 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades poor

Fail 13 May 2011 32,425 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 May 2010 27,897 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 27,894 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 8 May 2009 22,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake sheath insecure but not imparing its operation

Pass 8 May 2009 22,909 miles

hand brake sheath insecure but not imparing its operation

Pass 12 May 2008 19,388 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 16,552 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 16,552 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 May 2006 12,373 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto?

Based on 4,179 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
3,591
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 139
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 100
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
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KX03 LLR is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 46,515 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 Pulse Softouch Auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX03 LLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KX03 LLR is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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