Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto (2002)
2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto
CarHunch analysed 475 real MOT records for the 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2002 Smart is a below-average proposition: a 64.1% first-time pass rate sits well below the UK's 80% benchmark, and nearly 28% of examples have suffered a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for buyers prioritising safety. These cars arrive at MOT with relatively modest mileage (median 49,625 miles), yet they rack up an average of 4.3 failures and 13.9 advisories per test, suggesting persistent mechanical fragility rather than age-related decline.
The high advisory count points to chronic minor issues—trim, lights, play in joints—rather than catastrophic breakdowns, which is typical of ageing city cars. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the cooling system, suspension, and electrical connections, and budget for remedial work before buying.
What to check before buying a 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 27.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 471 | 63.8% | 4.33 |
| Other (1%) | 4 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto vehicles fall between 37,151 and 65,816 miles.
2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 65 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (21% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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