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LF52 VDV

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,689 mi
Last recorded82,689 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 VDV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 82,689 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2023 78,612 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 72,573 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 67,968 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,706 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 61,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 50,283 miles

Front wipers poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,912 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,658 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,730 miles

Centre Front Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 37,725 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Centre Front Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 35,175 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 35,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 31,803 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 27,659 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 27,658 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,520 miles

Front tyres poor condition,perished/spliting.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 22,519 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front tyres poor condition,perished/spliting.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 18,279 miles

both front tyres are cracking on oiter edges

Fail 13 Aug 2011 18,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres are cracking on oiter edges

Pass 24 Aug 2010 1,283 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 9,302 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 6,961 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 6,303 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 5,812 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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LF52 VDV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LF52 VDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF52 VDV registered?

LF52 VDV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is LF52 VDV safe to buy?

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