Pass rate, every year
75.3% Around average
146 tests across 2 model years, 2002–2003.
−5.7 pts vs the national average
Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch MOT Pass Rate & Official DVSA Failure Statistics
Best year to buy
2003 75.4%
The strongest of the 2 years on record. See the 2003 page →
Worst year to buy
2002 75.3%
0.1 points below the 2003 peak. See the 2002 page →
The Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch MOT pass rate is 75.3%, −5.7 percentage points below the UK average. That is 146 DVSA MOT tests recorded between 2002 and 2003. This page lists the most common Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch 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 Softouch MOT History and Failure Rates vs UK National Average
The Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch passed on its first attempt in 69.9%, and its overall record sits −5.7 percentage points below the national average for all cars. These figures come from every recorded DVSA MOT test for the Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch in the 2023–2025 data: 146 tests across 2 model years (2002–2003). A test still carries exactly one pass or fail verdict.
| Measure | This model |
|---|---|
| Tests analysed | 146 |
| Overall pass rate | 75.3% |
| Passed on first attempt | 69.9% |
| Average mileage at test | 67,142 mi |
| Model years covered | 2002–2003 (2 years) |
| Versus UK national average | −5.7 pts below |
Figures are computed from every recorded DVSA test for this model in the 2023–2025 data.
Most Common Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch 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 Softouch, 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 | 49% |
| Suspension | 19% |
| Visibility | 12% |
| Brakes | 10% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5% |
| Steering | 5% |
Shares are over the Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch's recorded defect strings, merged across its year pages.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Around 49% of the recorded Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch failures fall in the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (4.1%), "Headlamp aim too low" (3.4%), "Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources" (3.4%) among the Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch's lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment faults.
Suspension
Around 19% of the recorded Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch failures fall in the Suspension section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn" (4.8%), "Ball joint excessively worn" (1.4%), "Ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated" (1.4%) among the Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch's suspension faults.
Visibility
Around 12% of the recorded Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch failures fall in the Visibility section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Washers not working" (2.7%), "Wipers not working" (2.1%) among the Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch's visibility faults.
Top Recorded Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch DVSA MOT Test Statistics & Defect Descriptions
The descriptions below are the exact DVSA failure strings testers recorded most often for the Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch, each with how many of the model's 146 tests it was noted on.
- "Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn" (Major) — noted on about 7 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch tests, 4.8% of the model's MOT record.
- "Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (Major) — noted on about 6 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch tests, 4.1% of the model's MOT record.
- "Headlamp aim too low" (Major) — noted on about 5 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch tests, 3.4% of the model's MOT record.
- "Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources" (Minor) — noted on about 5 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch tests, 3.4% of the model's MOT record.
- "Headlamp lens slightly defective" (Minor) — noted on about 4 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch tests, 2.7% of the model's MOT record.
- "Service brake imbalance across an axle" (Major) — noted on about 4 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch tests, 2.7% of the model's MOT record.
Best and Worst Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Model Years by Pass Rate
The strongest Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch model year on record is 2003 (75.4% across 61 tests), and the weakest is 2002 (75.3%). The gap between them is 0.1 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 Softouch | 61 | 75.4% |
| 2002 Smart Pulse Softouch | 85 | 75.3% |
Newest model year first. Only years with at least 50 recorded tests are listed.
Pre-MOT Inspection Checklist for Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Owners
These checks follow this Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch's own most-recorded failure strings, starting with what a tester is most likely to flag on a Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch.
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the suspension joints — “pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn”
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.
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the lights — “headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect”
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 wipers and washers — “washers not working”
Run the wipers with the screen wet: they should clear it in one sweep without smearing or juddering. Top the washer bottle up and check both jets hit the screen.
Derived from the DVSA failure strings testers recorded for the Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch. A check that finds nothing means the item is likely fine, not that the test is guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions: Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch MOT & Reliability
What is the Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch MOT pass rate?
75.3% of the 146 recorded Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch MOT tests ended in a pass, −5.7 percentage points below the national average. 69.9% of those passed on the first attempt.
Which Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch model years pass the MOT most often?
2003 is the strongest Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch year on record at 75.4%, while 2002 is the weakest at 75.3%. The year-by-year table below lists every model year with at least 50 recorded tests.
What are the most common Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch MOT failures?
The most recorded Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch failures are "Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn" and "Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect" — together around 9% of tests, mostly in the Suspension section.