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NL52 YJS

2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,943 mi
Last recorded83,943 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto51,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 YJS
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip Semi-auto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 83,943 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 82,809 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 81,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 77,603 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 74,409 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 67,030 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 66,792 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 66,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 63,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 56,486 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 54,674 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,150 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 48,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 45,123 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,033 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Sep 2011 38,684 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,718 miles

front brake discs slightly grooved

Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,827 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,827 miles

Advise osf tyre damaged inner side wall in need of attention asap

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 21,827 miles

Advise osf tyre damaged inner side wall in need of attention asap

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,529 miles

Advise nsf & osf shockabsorber gaitors in poor condition!

Advise osr bumper loose!

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 11,318 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 8,926 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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NL52 YJS is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto in Silver with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL52 YJS, 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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NL52 YJS is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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