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LA52 CXD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,336 mi
Last recorded106,336 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 CXD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 106,336 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 106,204 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 106,027 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 104,987 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 101,372 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 94,195 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 89,029 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 87,425 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 87,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,842 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,425 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2016 79,425 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,109 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres treads down to 3mm

Fail 28 Aug 2015 74,109 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres treads down to 3mm

Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,147 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,164 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 51,164 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,575 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,316 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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LA52 CXD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA52 CXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA52 CXD registered?

LA52 CXD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 February 2003.

Is LA52 CXD safe to buy?

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