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P22 NMP

2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

51,661 mi
Last recorded51,661 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto51,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 NMP
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 51,661 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 49,005 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Movement off side front top suspension mount

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 45,518 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 42,422 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 39,845 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 36,644 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (side and rears) (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 36,644 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (side and rears) (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 34,054 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Nov 2019 34,052 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Faded & Condense. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Hand brake cable insecure.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 35,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 35,140 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 31,612 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 31,612 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 30,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 30,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 29,206 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 27,772 miles

both front lower shocks starting to get rusty

fuel cap sealing washer starting to crack badly

n/s rear coil spring rusty

o/s rear lower spring rusty

Fail 31 Dec 2014 27,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

both front lower shocks starting to get rusty

fuel cap sealing washer starting to crack badly

n/s rear coil spring rusty

o/s rear lower spring rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2014 26,322 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear coil spring rusty

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

Fail 6 Jan 2014 26,322 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear coil spring rusty

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 14 Jan 2013 24,762 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 24,757 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 22,979 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front shocks and o/s rear starting to get rusty

both rear coil springs rusty

engine sump rusty

front and rear suspension parts rusty

n/s rear tyre starting to get low on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2012 22,979 miles

both front shocks and o/s rear starting to get rusty

both rear coil springs rusty

engine sump rusty

front and rear suspension parts rusty

n/s rear tyre starting to get low on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2011 20,616 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 18,479 miles

both front hub stub axles very rusty

engine sump rusty

front suspension parts rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2009 15,590 miles

corrosion in most metal brake pipes

plastic side sill covers fitted

rear beam axle and rear drive shafts very rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2008 12,413 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 8,555 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 8,555 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 8,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P22 NMP is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 51,016 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 P22 NMP, 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 23 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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P22 NMP is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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