Pass rate, every year
74.8% Below average
297 tests across 2 model years, 2002–2003.
−6.2 pts vs the national average
Mcc Smart Pulse Softip MOT Pass Rate & Official DVSA Failure Statistics
Best year to buy
2003 78.0%
The strongest of the 2 years on record. See the 2003 page →
Worst year to buy
2002 68.9%
9.1 points below the 2003 peak. See the 2002 page →
The Mcc Smart Pulse Softip MOT pass rate is 74.8%, −6.2 percentage points below the UK average. That is 297 DVSA MOT tests recorded between 2002 and 2003. This page lists the most common Mcc Smart Pulse Softip MOT failures by category, names the best and worst model years, and finishes with a pre-MOT checklist you can run at home.
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Mcc Smart Pulse Softip MOT History and Failure Rates vs UK National Average
The Mcc Smart Pulse Softip passed on its first attempt in 69.6%, and its overall record sits −6.2 percentage points below the national average for all cars. These figures come from every recorded DVSA MOT test for the Mcc Smart Pulse Softip in the 2023–2025 data: 297 tests across 2 model years (2002–2003). A test still carries exactly one pass or fail verdict.
| Measure | This model |
|---|---|
| Tests analysed | 297 |
| Overall pass rate | 74.8% |
| Passed on first attempt | 69.6% |
| Average mileage at test | 76,692 mi |
| Model years covered | 2002–2003 (2 years) |
| Versus UK national average | −6.2 pts below |
Figures are computed from every recorded DVSA test for this model in the 2023–2025 data.
Most Common Mcc Smart Pulse Softip MOT Problems by Failure Category
Every MOT failure a tester records belongs to one inspection section of the DVSA manual. For the Mcc Smart Pulse Softip, the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section leads the record — the breakdown below shows where the recorded failures cluster, then the exact strings behind the three biggest sections.
| Inspection section | Share of failures |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 52% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 20% |
| Visibility | 11% |
| Suspension | 7% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5% |
| Steering | 4% |
Shares are over the Mcc Smart Pulse Softip's recorded defect strings, merged across its year pages.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Around 52% of the recorded Mcc Smart Pulse Softip failures fall in the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Stop lamp not working" (5.7%), "Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (5.7%), "Position lamp not working" (5.1%) among the Mcc Smart Pulse Softip's lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment faults.
Noise, emissions and leaks
Around 20% of the recorded Mcc Smart Pulse Softip failures fall in the Noise, emissions and leaks section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Catalyst emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits" (4.7%), "Catalyst emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits" (2.0%), "Catalyst emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits" (1.7%) among the Mcc Smart Pulse Softip's noise, emissions and leaks faults.
Visibility
Around 11% of the recorded Mcc Smart Pulse Softip failures fall in the Visibility section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view" (2.7%), "Washers provides insufficient washer liquid" (2.0%) among the Mcc Smart Pulse Softip's visibility faults.
Top Recorded Mcc Smart Pulse Softip DVSA MOT Test Statistics & Defect Descriptions
The descriptions below are the exact DVSA failure strings testers recorded most often for the Mcc Smart Pulse Softip, each with how many of the model's 297 tests it was noted on.
- "Stop lamp not working" (Major) — noted on about 17 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip tests, 5.7% of the model's MOT record.
- "Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (Major) — noted on about 17 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip tests, 5.7% of the model's MOT record.
- "Position lamp not working" (Major) — noted on about 15 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip tests, 5.1% of the model's MOT record.
- "Catalyst emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits" (Major) — noted on about 14 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip tests, 4.7% of the model's MOT record.
- "Ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated" (Minor) — noted on about 9 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip tests, 3.0% of the model's MOT record.
- "Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view" (Minor) — noted on about 8 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip tests, 2.7% of the model's MOT record.
Best and Worst Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Model Years by Pass Rate
The strongest Mcc Smart Pulse Softip model year on record is 2003 (78.0% across 191 tests), and the weakest is 2002 (68.9%). The gap between them is 9.1 points. Years with fewer than 50 recorded tests are excluded, so these are the years with enough MOT history to mean something.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Smart Pulse Softip | 191 | 78.0% |
| 2002 Smart Pulse Softip | 106 | 68.9% |
Newest model year first. Only years with at least 50 recorded tests are listed.
Pre-MOT Inspection Checklist for Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Owners
These checks follow this Mcc Smart Pulse Softip's own most-recorded failure strings, starting with what a tester is most likely to flag on a Mcc Smart Pulse Softip.
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the lights — “stop lamp not working”
Switch everything on and walk round the car: both headlamps on dip and main, every indicator, both brake lights, reverse, fog and the two number-plate lamps. A bulb is a few pounds and a five-minute job.
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the exhaust and emissions — “catalyst emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits”
Listen for a blow at idle and have someone rev it gently. Then look at the tailpipe smoke: blue is oil, white when warm is coolant, black is over-fuelling. Any of those and the emissions test is the least of it.
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the suspension joints — “ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated”
With the car parked on level ground, rock the top of each front wheel in and out while someone watches the suspension arm. Clunks, or rubber boots split and greasy, are what testers record here.
Derived from the DVSA failure strings testers recorded for the Mcc Smart Pulse Softip. A check that finds nothing means the item is likely fine, not that the test is guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions: Mcc Smart Pulse Softip MOT & Reliability
What is the Mcc Smart Pulse Softip MOT pass rate?
74.8% of the 297 recorded Mcc Smart Pulse Softip MOT tests ended in a pass, −6.2 percentage points below the national average. 69.6% of those passed on the first attempt.
Which Mcc Smart Pulse Softip model years pass the MOT most often?
2003 is the strongest Mcc Smart Pulse Softip year on record at 78.0%, while 2002 is the weakest at 68.9%. The year-by-year table below lists every model year with at least 50 recorded tests.
What are the most common Mcc Smart Pulse Softip MOT failures?
The most recorded Mcc Smart Pulse Softip failures are "Stop lamp not working" and "Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect" — together around 11% of tests, mostly in the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section.