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RG51 AYL

2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

48,743 mi
Last recorded48,743 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A49,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 AYL
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 48,743 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 46,226 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 46,226 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 46,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 46,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 45,038 miles

BREATHER PIPE SPLIT TOP REAR ENGINE BAY

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 45,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

BREATHER PIPE SPLIT TOP REAR ENGINE BAY

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 44,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 42,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 42,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 41,640 miles

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

OSR tyre cracking and perished

Fail 9 May 2018 41,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OSR tyre cracking and perished

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 35,288 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,636 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 32,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,544 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 30,626 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 30,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 28,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 28,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,263 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 23,337 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 20,763 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 18,585 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 18,585 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 15,690 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 13,611 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 9,604 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A?

Based on 2,557 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
3,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 101
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp aim too low 50
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RG51 AYL is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 49,599 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 Softouch(rhd) A fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RG51 AYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RG51 AYL registered?

RG51 AYL is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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The MOT history for RG51 AYL shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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