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GX03 NTN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,890 mi
Last recorded91,890 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,890 miles

Both side front wiper recommend replacement

Both side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Oct 2014 85,349 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 85,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,694 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2013 84,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,586 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 70,290 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 70,290 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 61,926 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 61,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 50,028 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 38,008 miles

both front brake discs pitted on inner face.

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Fail 23 May 2008 38,008 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs pitted on inner face.

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 16 May 2007 32,559 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 32,552 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 24,506 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 NTN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GX03 NTN, 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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GX03 NTN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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