Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S A (2002)
2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S A
CarHunch analysed 308 real MOT records for the 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2002 Smart Pulse is a noticeably weaker performer than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 65.6% against the national baseline of 80%, and a concerning 31.2% of vehicles on record have suffered a dangerous defect at some point. The modest mileage figures (median 52,843 miles for a 22-year-old car) suggest these are lightly-used examples, yet they still accumulate an average of 4.3 failures and 14.2 advisories per test, pointing to age-related deterioration rather than wear-and-tear abuse.
These statistics paint a picture of a car that struggles with age despite low miles—typical of older city cars that sit idle for long periods, causing fluid degradation and corrosion. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection with particular attention to the braking system, suspension, and underbody integrity, since the dangerous defect rate suggests structural and safety issues are commonplace in this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S 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.
- ⚠️ 31.2% 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%) | 305 | 65.5% | 4.33 |
| Other (1%) | 3 | 75% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S 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.
Half of all 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S A vehicles fall between 40,003 and 65,956 miles.
2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S A — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 27 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (14% 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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