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LV52 PZT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

35,029 mi
Last recorded35,029 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 PZT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 35,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 33,935 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 33,935 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 31,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 31,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 26,018 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 26,018 miles

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,772 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 25,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2015 25,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 24,463 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 20,802 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 20,802 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 15,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2012 15,549 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2011 12,518 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 12,518 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 10,837 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 10,837 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,105 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 8,138 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 7,187 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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LV52 PZT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LV52 PZT, 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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What year was LV52 PZT registered?

LV52 PZT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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