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SN03 HGC

2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

53,976 mi
Last recorded53,976 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto51,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 HGC
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,976 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 53,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,138 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered

sump corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 51,138 miles

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

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered

sump corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,266 miles

Oil leak

actuator rod on turbo insecure

offside rear light damaged

offside rear wheel arch cover insecure

rear bumper insecure

small tear in rear screen

Fail 22 Mar 2013 49,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

actuator rod on turbo insecure

front brake discs pitted

offside rear light damaged

offside rear wheel arch cover insecure

rear bumper insecure

small tear in rear screen

Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,874 miles

O/S/R Tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2011 40,302 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 40,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,787 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 36,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,237 miles

L/H/F STRUT GAITER SPLIT.

LOWER PART OF FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

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

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT ENGINE.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,400 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 30,400 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,437 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 29,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 23,037 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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SN03 HGC is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SN03 HGC, 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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SN03 HGC is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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