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LW52 BVJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,020 mi
Last recorded86,020 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 BVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,020 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 86,016 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 77,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,127 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,933 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 52,933 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,313 miles

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 26,403 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,102 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 14,885 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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LW52 BVJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LW52 BVJ, 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 LW52 BVJ registered?

LW52 BVJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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