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LG52 VGJ

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,163 mi
Last recorded70,163 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 VGJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 70,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2018 70,162 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2017 69,336 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 69,193 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 68,176 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 66,307 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 61,780 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 61,780 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,779 miles

corrosion to front nearside and offside brake discs

Fail 31 Jan 2012 60,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to front nearside and offside brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,857 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 50,857 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,747 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,523 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,428 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 19,744 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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LG52 VGJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG52 VGJ, 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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What year was LG52 VGJ registered?

LG52 VGJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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