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LB52 POA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,248 mi
Last recorded63,248 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 POA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,248 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front Side repeater has lens missing

Fail 27 Mar 2013 59,718 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front Side repeater has lens missing

Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,964 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 58,963 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 43,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,946 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,962 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 31,962 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,408 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,441 miles

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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LB52 POA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB52 POA, 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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LB52 POA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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