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LF52 VBC

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,334 mi
Last recorded44,334 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 VBC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 44,334 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 40,126 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,360 miles

wiper blades smeary

Fail 26 Apr 2017 37,357 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

wiper blades smeary

Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,622 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 32,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,873 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 31,775 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,339 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 22,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,945 miles

offside rear tyre cracking up on inner wall

Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,281 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 19,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,444 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 17,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,587 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,228 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 12,655 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 10,699 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 8,773 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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LF52 VBC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 56,714 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF52 VBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LF52 VBC registered?

LF52 VBC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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