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MF52 KOE

2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

61,088 mi
Last recorded61,088 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto51,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 KOE
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip Semi-auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 61,088 miles

Headlamp projected beam image slightly defused due to deteriorated Headlamp lenses

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Channels perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Channels perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil/Fluid leak within Engine Bay - Source not identified

Fail 14 Mar 2026 61,046 miles

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

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

Headlamp projected beam image slightly defused due to deteriorated Headlamp lenses

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Channels perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Channels perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil/Fluid leak within Engine Bay - Source not identified

Fail 27 Feb 2026 60,913 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co 0.55 hc ppm283 lambda 1'102 (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 58,845 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 58,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 58,677 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 56,333 miles

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2020 53,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 53,550 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 48,617 miles

Nearside head lamp lens misted

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

full under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2018 46,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145-65-15 dot code 11 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 45,172 miles

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

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

under trays/engine covers obscuring some components.

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded.

Fail 21 Aug 2017 45,170 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

under trays/engine covers obscuring some components.

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,093 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 40,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,918 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,657 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,146 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,243 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 28,243 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 24,304 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 20,585 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,949 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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MF52 KOE is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 51,185 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 MF52 KOE, 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 24 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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MF52 KOE is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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