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LV52 VXT

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,691 mi
Last recorded125,691 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 VXT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 125,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2022 125,635 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level brake light unit (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front/Rear bumpers loose

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 110,188 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 103,489 miles

Rear minor exhaust leak

Pass 23 Oct 2017 94,997 miles

Rear Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2016 83,177 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,883 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 61,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,290 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,712 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 53,935 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 53,861 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 46,806 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 46,795 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,725 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,921 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 19,518 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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LV52 VXT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV52 VXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LV52 VXT registered?

LV52 VXT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is LV52 VXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 VXT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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