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ST52 LXO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,856 mi
Last recorded92,856 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 LXO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 92,856 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

petrol fumes smelt during test unable to find leak or source of smell

Fail 24 May 2018 92,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

petrol fumes smelt during test unable to find leak or source of smell

Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,674 miles

Petrol small no leaks

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 28 Mar 2017 81,668 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Petrol small no leaks

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 May 2014 79,067 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 79,067 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

fuel cap rubber perishing

oil leak

rear top shock mounts perishing

Pass 16 May 2013 75,219 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock upper bushes worn slightly

exhaust mount has a bolt missing from it

fuel cap seal started to perish

undertray broken off near side

Fail 10 May 2013 75,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(abs light stayed lit at start of test but seems to be working correctly at the end)

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock upper bushes worn slightly

exhaust mount has a bolt missing from it

fuel cap seal started to perish

undertray broken off near side

Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,011 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2011 69,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

UNDERCOVERS FITTED CANNOT CHECK FULLY

Pass 3 May 2011 67,517 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,434 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 64,800 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 64,800 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 54,512 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 54,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 43,938 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 28,828 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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ST52 LXO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ST52 LXO, 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 ST52 LXO registered?

ST52 LXO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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