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LB52 XUU

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,081 mi
Last recorded87,081 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 XUU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 87,081 miles

rear xhaust tail pipe slight deteriorating

Pass 5 Jan 2026 86,567 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 86,567 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 84,922 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 82,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 80,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 80,610 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm likely to become detached inner bushes don't look like it is done up or bushes are worn front and rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 73,919 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 73,919 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre tread and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 67,706 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,906 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,164 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,972 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 43,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,409 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 42,409 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 39,227 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,227 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,009 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,484 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,568 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,627 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2009 22,627 miles

Nearside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,955 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 13,594 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jan 2007 13,594 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 1,026 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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LB52 XUU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 49,760 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB52 XUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB52 XUU registered?

LB52 XUU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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