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LR52 MGE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

102,942 mi
Last recorded102,942 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 MGE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 102,942 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 102,942 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 102,708 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 145/65 x 15 72 t (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine management light on dash

Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,485 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 98,485 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 98,443 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,369 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 98,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml on

Pass 4 Jul 2015 96,962 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 95,936 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 89,396 miles

O/S/R tyre 3-4mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 19 Jul 2013 89,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs lipped

O/S/R tyre 3-4mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 89,173 miles

Misting of oil around gearbox area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Fail 13 Jun 2012 89,162 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Misting of oil around gearbox area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Fail 7 Feb 2011 81,987 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,987 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 74,419 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 74,419 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 64,135 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 64,135 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 52,612 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 41,689 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 30,581 miles

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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LR52 MGE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LR52 MGE, 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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LR52 MGE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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