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LT52 UGL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

77,645 mi
Last recorded77,645 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 UGL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 77,645 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 77,645 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 76,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 75,665 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 75,665 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear BUMPER DAMAGED

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 75,172 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damage

Fail 12 Jan 2021 75,172 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bumper damage

Pass 8 Jan 2020 74,273 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 74,273 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 73,958 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 73,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 73,437 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 73,437 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 71,066 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 71,066 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 66,144 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 66,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,268 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 61,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 56,589 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 56,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,737 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 51,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 46,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Speedo not fully illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2012 46,619 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Air bag light staying on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Speedo not fully illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2011 41,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,633 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 36,343 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 36,343 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 311,180 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 311,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,868 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 20,623 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 20,623 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 15,435 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
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LT52 UGL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 LT52 UGL, 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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LT52 UGL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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