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LB52 PPU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,428 mi
Last recorded57,428 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 57,428 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 56,645 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 50,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 50,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 40,181 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 40,181 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2021 36,062 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 36,060 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 35,348 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear bumper damaged offside

Fail 23 Oct 2020 35,348 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear bumper damaged offside

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 31,436 miles

Offside rear arch damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 28,175 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 28,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 24,577 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 24,526 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 175/55r15 Conti (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 21,240 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in inner side wall

Fail 28 Jun 2016 21,240 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in inner side wall

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,051 miles

n/s rear tyre inner wall perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2014 14,227 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 14,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 12,046 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 11,122 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 9,033 miles

offside front bumper damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2010 8,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 8,756 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 7,732 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 7,039 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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LB52 PPU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 PPU, 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 LB52 PPU registered?

LB52 PPU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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