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LF52 VEX

2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

136,492 mi
Last recorded136,492 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto50,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 VEX
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Softouch Auto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 136,492 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 135,893 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 134,387 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 131,550 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 129,038 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 126,641 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 126,641 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 123,504 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 118,882 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 110,063 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 107,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 101,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coated in underseal or similar product obscuring them from full inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2012 91,966 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 90,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,143 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 83,025 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 83,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 72,246 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 72,246 miles

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

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

Some difficulty achieving emissions limits

Fail 23 Sep 2008 67,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

seal hole in rear silencer

Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,283 miles

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

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

seal hole in rear silencer

Fail 22 Aug 2007 64,026 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

small hole in silencer sealed to allow catalyst test to succeed

Pass 22 Aug 2007 64,026 miles

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

small hole in silencer sealed to allow catalyst test to succeed

Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,530 miles

front pads and discs are getting worn

offside rear tyre is close to limit on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2005 32,325 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 32,325 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto?

Based on 11,918 MOT tests across 703 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 335
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 242
Headlamp aim too low 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 198
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LF52 VEX is a 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 50,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF52 VEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LF52 VEX registered?

LF52 VEX is a 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is LF52 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 VEX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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