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LB52 PVX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,064 mi
Last recorded35,064 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 35,064 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 34,545 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 34,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 32,992 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 30,233 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 30,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 28,976 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 28,953 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 26,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 26,072 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap rubber slighty cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2019 25,417 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 23,645 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 22,114 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 22,102 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 21,607 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 20,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 19,529 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre deteriorated at outer tread

Pass 23 Feb 2013 17,549 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 11,804 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 11,804 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 7,488 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 5,977 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 4,521 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 4,098 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 3,551 miles

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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 PVX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB52 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

LB52 PVX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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