MOT Status
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82,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s/f and n/s/f hub shock corroded slightly
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/f and n/s/f hub and shocks rusty
All four tyres starting to get low in tread
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s water build up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
o/s/f and n/s/f hub to shock mount rusty
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front jacking point + inner sill t inner wheel arch getting rusty
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
bottom hose rubbing on offside rack boot
gearbox oil leak from driveshaft seal
offside and nearside front tyres cracked on tread
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LV52 VXL 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 91.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?
LV52 VXL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 February 2003.
Is LV52 VXL safe to buy?
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