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LB52 PXP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,802 mi
Last recorded42,802 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 PXP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 42,802 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 41,766 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 41,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 41,380 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 41,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides: light surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear bumper damaged

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 38,330 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 6 Jan 2021 38,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 16 Jan 2020 31,141 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 31,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 25,537 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 20,411 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 9,872 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 5,543 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 5,543 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 5,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 4,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 4,589 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 3,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Feb 2011 3,681 miles

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jan 2010 3,023 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 3,021 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 2,454 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 1,695 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 1,132 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 948 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 PXP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PXP, 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 PXP registered?

LB52 PXP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is LB52 PXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB52 PXP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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