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GX03 NSZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,701 mi
Last recorded119,701 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 NSZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 119,701 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 118,674 miles

Both inner drive shaft boots poor condition

Engine oil leak

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

Front engine mount poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear window struts worn

Pass 27 Jan 2016 116,473 miles

engine oil leak

engine stabilizer bush worn

Fail 19 Jan 2016 116,473 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

engine stabilizer bush worn

Pass 9 Jan 2015 108,230 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 108,225 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2014 102,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs starting to corrode

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2013 94,889 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Fail 16 Jan 2013 94,886 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Pass 17 Jan 2012 86,588 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 86,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 86,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear inner cv boot split

Pass 9 Dec 2010 123,682 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 66,883 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 60,412 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 55,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 55,028 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,666 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 31,795 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 31,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 NSZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NSZ, 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 NSZ registered?

GX03 NSZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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