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LB52 YVV

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,168 mi
Last recorded81,168 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 YVV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 81,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 81,168 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 80,861 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))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 80,860 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,964 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust corroding

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,494 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 61,117 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 61,117 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre perished and has small splits /cuts

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 6 Aug 2014 51,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre perished and has small splits /cuts

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Aug 2013 47,392 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,071 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,940 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,002 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,564 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 28,061 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 23,836 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,836 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 17,158 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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LB52 YVV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB52 YVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB52 YVV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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