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LV52 VXM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,412 mi
Last recorded76,412 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 76,412 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 73,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,569 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 69,513 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 64,891 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 64,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 60,280 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 60,280 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 55,141 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 53,495 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 38,299 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,226 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 VXM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LV52 VXM, 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 VXM registered?

LV52 VXM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is LV52 VXM safe to buy?

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