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GX03 NTJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,402 mi
Last recorded63,402 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 63,402 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 62,549 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre has wear to inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 54,892 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

n/s/f suspension arm rubber bush bonding slightly deteriorated

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f suspension arm rubber bush bonding slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2016 54,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

n/s/f suspension arm rubber bush bonding slightly deteriorated

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f suspension arm rubber bush bonding slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,133 miles

both rear tyres worn low and perished/cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2015 44,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn low and perished/cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2014 34,513 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 34,511 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,993 miles

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,692 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 30,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 24,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,290 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,648 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,163 miles

both front tyres cracking & perrishing

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracked & perrished

slight corrosion to inner face of front brake discs

two high level brake lamp light sources not working (over 50% illuminate)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,480 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to side wall, no cords visibe

slight rust encrochment to front brake disks

Fail 12 Mar 2007 17,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front brake disk slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre has small cut to side wall

offside front brake disk slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,593 miles

nearside front brake disk slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre has small cut to side wall

offside front brake disk slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2006 16,539 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 NTJ 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 70%.

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 NTJ, 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 NTJ registered?

GX03 NTJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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