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KX03 LVE

2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,682 mi
Last recorded90,682 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto51,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 LVE
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 90,682 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 64,060 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 64,060 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 64,031 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 64,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 62,936 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 62,934 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 62,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 59,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

body damaged

oil leak

play in steering

Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 55,737 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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2014 51,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 49,111 miles

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

Offside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,271 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 43,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 43,146 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 40,287 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 37,128 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 37,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,759 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,895 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 16,742 miles

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

Based on 7,215 MOT tests across 453 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
3,473
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 335
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 167
Headlamp aim too low 136
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 135
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KX03 LVE is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 51,016 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 Softip Semi-auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 335 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX03 LVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KX03 LVE is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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