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LB52 PSO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,264 mi
Last recorded64,264 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 PSO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 64,264 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 63,040 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,565 miles

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

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

underbody covered

Pass 11 Jan 2017 42,630 miles

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

sills and underbody covered

Pass 15 Feb 2016 34,997 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 34,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 28,165 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated tail pipe missing

Fail 29 Apr 2015 28,157 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated tail pipe missing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 24,485 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,579 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 22,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 21,499 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 19,105 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 19,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 16,583 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 16,580 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 14,490 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 12,572 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 12,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 10,854 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 9,176 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 6,372 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 6,372 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 PSO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PSO, 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 PSO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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