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LF52 UWT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,853 mi
Last recorded42,853 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 UWT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 42,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 42,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 42,463 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 41,804 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 41,804 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 39,071 miles

Offside front tyre cracking

Fail 4 Oct 2018 39,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,113 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 38,105 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 36,154 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 36,154 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 34,182 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 34,181 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 32,790 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,756 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 31,756 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 30,425 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,147 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,943 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 23,569 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 22,869 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 22,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 22,276 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 22,276 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 15,677 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 15,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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LF52 UWT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LF52 UWT, 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 LF52 UWT registered?

LF52 UWT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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