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YM52 SSO

2003 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,268 mi
Last recorded114,268 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto50,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 SSO
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pure Softip Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 114,268 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 113,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 113,561 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 107,837 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 98,232 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 88,963 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,446 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,757 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 72,789 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 72,789 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 66,869 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 66,869 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,205 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 62,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,312 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 58,312 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,645 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 54,644 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,171 miles

footbrake travel

offside handbrake accetable at time of test

sligfht roughness to offside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,112 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 49,105 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 49,094 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic over sills

plastic under trays covering floor/chassis

Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,284 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 46,496 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 30,289 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto?

Based on 2,927 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
3,395
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Headlamp aim too low 64
Full Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto reliability report

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YM52 SSO is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,144 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 Pure Softip Semi-auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YM52 SSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YM52 SSO registered?

YM52 SSO is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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