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MV03 CGZ

2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,008 mi
Last recorded118,008 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 CGZ
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 118,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

suspension componets corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2025 118,008 miles

suspension componets corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 109,412 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 109,412 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 109,388 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front strut top mounts worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 108,891 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 100,013 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 100,013 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 87,306 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 87,300 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative light on (7.1.5 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 53,957 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 53,957 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,219 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

windscreen has light scratches to its surface

Pass 2 Mar 2016 47,963 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,026 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 41,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 38,291 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 35,890 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 35,278 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,309 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,484 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 17,264 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto?

Based on 2,802 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
4,124
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116
Direction indicator incorrect colour 94
coil spring incomplete 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 82
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MV03 CGZ is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV03 CGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV03 CGZ is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Semi-auto, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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