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LB52 PRV

2003 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,667 mi
Last recorded91,667 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto50,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 PRV
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pure Softip Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 91,667 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 90,744 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 87,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 87,148 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened stub axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened stub axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 85,175 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 85,168 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 82,938 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 80,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 80,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Fail 31 Jan 2018 77,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,007 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 74,007 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,594 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,162 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 63,591 miles

r tyres starting to wear

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,753 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,331 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,559 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,733 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 50,733 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,816 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 42,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,097 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 30,097 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto?

Based on 2,927 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
3,395
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Headlamp aim too low 64
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LB52 PRV is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,144 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 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB52 PRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB52 PRV is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pure Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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