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LA51 ZSZ

2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

90,161 mi
Last recorded90,161 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a52,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 ZSZ
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 90,161 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 90,161 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 78,749 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 72,668 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 72,668 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 124,351 miles

Slight play in engine mounting

Fail 23 Nov 2020 124,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play in engine mounting

Pass 7 Nov 2019 119,034 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 115,187 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 115,182 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 112,600 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 106,451 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 106,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 100,618 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 100,616 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 96,672 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 96,672 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 91,209 miles

Front brake discs are quite worn.

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 85,985 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 82,397 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 82,391 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 79,277 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 75,280 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2008 71,520 miles

vehicle under covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2008 71,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2007 57,527 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 57,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2006 48,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 May 2006 48,162 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2006 48,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a?

Based on 5,770 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,509
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 160
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 141
coil spring incomplete 109
Headlamp aim too low 108
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LA51 ZSZ is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,840 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(rhd) S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA51 ZSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LA51 ZSZ is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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