CarVerify

Free Car Check

WV52 LMX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,302 mi
Last recorded94,302 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 LMX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 94,302 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 90,863 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 88,215 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 85,876 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 85,876 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 82,571 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 82,563 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,331 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 77,857 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,325 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,440 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 65,129 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 58,836 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 34,972 miles

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

SPLIT IN N ,S REAR INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT LEAKING GREASE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,010 miles

SPLIT IN N ,S REAR INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT LEAKING GREASE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,891 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 49,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel cap seal poor codn

Pass 28 Jul 2009 48,650 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 45,843 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 39,507 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WV52 LMX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WV52 LMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WV52 LMX?

You can check the full history of WV52 LMX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WV52 LMX registered?

WV52 LMX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is WV52 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 LMX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV52 LMX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WV52 LMX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.