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LB52 XRN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,849 mi
Last recorded69,849 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 XRN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 69,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 69,848 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 67,942 miles

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded behind plastic covering

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

windscreen scratched

Fail 13 Feb 2020 67,893 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded behind plastic covering

rear indicators faded

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

windscreen scratched

Pass 6 Feb 2019 64,012 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 62,452 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres perished

Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,481 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,889 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 57,888 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 56,081 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 56,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 54,621 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,069 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 49,698 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 49,698 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 46,958 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 46,170 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,218 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,507 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 43,208 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 43,208 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 43,182 miles

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

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 XRN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XRN, 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 XRN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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