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GX03 NSJ

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,225 mi
Last recorded106,225 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 NSJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 106,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 103,759 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 86,313 miles

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))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 73,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 72,155 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 72,151 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 70,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts in the tread

Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,474 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap sealing washer is perished

Pass 18 Jul 2016 65,980 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 65,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,284 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,578 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 52,792 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 48,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2012 48,578 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emmisions readings erratic during test

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,705 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2011 44,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,435 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall starting to seperate

o/s/r tyre badly under-inflated

Fail 2 Nov 2010 42,435 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall starting to seperate

o/s/r tyre badly under-inflated

Pass 24 Oct 2009 38,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 27,551 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 27,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 14,691 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,367 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 9,364 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 9,314 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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GX03 NSJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX03 NSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX03 NSJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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