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WJ02 VTA

2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

160,776 mi
Last recorded160,776 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto51,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 VTA
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip Semi-auto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2024 160,776 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm 175 60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 155,718 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 60 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 27 Mar 2023 155,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 60 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Apr 2022 150,847 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 150,847 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145 65 R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 145,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 145,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 140,459 miles

n/s/f head light out put deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2020 140,459 miles

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

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

n/s/f head light out put deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2019 127,631 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 114,916 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 69,508 miles

EML light on

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,663 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 66,531 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,431 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,850 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre under inflated

Fail 10 Apr 2013 61,850 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,450 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 61,447 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,785 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,942 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,352 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,002 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 33,337 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 26,555 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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WJ02 VTA is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WJ02 VTA, 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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WJ02 VTA is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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