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DG52 NXH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

38,186 mi
Last recorded38,186 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 NXH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 38,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorating

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 38,186 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorating

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 36,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Plastic Bonnet is cracked in the centre but secure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2022 36,963 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Plastic Bonnet is cracked in the centre but secure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2021 36,098 miles

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

Plastic Bonnet is cracked in the centre but secure

Fail 29 May 2021 36,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Plastic Bonnet is cracked in the centre but secure

Pass 9 Jul 2019 34,725 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 34,725 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 33,241 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,920 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,904 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 30,904 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 29,320 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 29,320 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2014 27,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 25,919 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 24,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,154 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 22,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 19,736 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 17,162 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 15,198 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 12,086 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 8,825 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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DG52 NXH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 DG52 NXH, 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 DG52 NXH registered?

DG52 NXH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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