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GX03 NSU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,187 mi
Last recorded81,187 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 NSU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 81,187 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 81,129 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 81,096 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 77,297 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 74,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,712 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 69,712 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,244 miles

oil leak at rear

oil on rear suspension bushes

Fail 11 Nov 2009 62,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak at rear

oil on rear suspension bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,165 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,821 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 18,549 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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GX03 NSU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GX03 NSU, 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 GX03 NSU registered?

GX03 NSU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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