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LV52 VXL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

82,757 mi
Last recorded82,757 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 VXL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 82,757 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f hub shock corroded slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2025 82,295 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 81,597 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 79,987 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 77,649 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 75,722 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,448 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 74,446 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,468 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 71,467 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 68,304 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,223 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,465 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,649 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 55,675 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,056 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,115 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,843 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,827 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,863 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,268 miles

bottom hose rubbing on offside rack boot

gearbox oil leak from driveshaft seal

offside and nearside front tyres cracked on tread

Pass 20 Feb 2007 24,195 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 15,929 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 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.

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