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FD52FLW
2002 MCC SMART PULSE SOFTIP SEMI-AUTO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 599cc
General Information
- Registration FD52FLW
- Manufacturer MCC
- Model SMART PULSE SOFTIP SEMI-AUTO
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 599cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
4 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 83,842 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,932 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
7 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 75,866 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 75,866 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
19 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,226 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2023 5 Jun 202623 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 71,079 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2021 5 Jun 202614 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 71,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,593 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
16 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,854 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail (7.1.2)
18 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,551 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
12 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 63,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,755 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,284 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
3 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
4 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,615 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,716 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2014 5 Jun 20265 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
31 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,847 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013 5 Jun 202611 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,206 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2011 5 Jun 202611 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 44,206 MI
5 Jun 20266 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,078 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2010 5 Jun 20263 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,026 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,752 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2007 5 Jun 202619 Aug 2005
Fail
Mileage: 18,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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FD52FLW was registered on 2002-11-16
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