Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

29% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a (2002)

699 real MOT outcomes analysed • 61.6% first-time pass rate

2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a

CarHunch analysed 699 real MOT records for the 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 18.4% below UK average

61.6%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

49,418

typical mileage

37,702–61,679 middle half

28.5%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

4.1

avg MOT failures per car

over 14.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a

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.
⚠️ 28.5% 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 (100%)	697	61.5%	4.11
Other (0%)	2	91.7%	0.5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a 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.

37,702

low mileage

49,418

typical

61,679

high mileage

Half of all 2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a vehicles fall between 37,702 and 61,679 miles.

2002 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 72 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (18% 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

14.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.1

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a:

2001