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GX03 NTU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,670 mi
Last recorded80,670 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 NTU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 80,670 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 80,666 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 80,515 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 71,662 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 71,662 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 66,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 66,004 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,803 miles

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2014 60,803 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,855 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 55,854 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2012 50,883 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 50,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 44,853 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 38,979 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 38,978 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,369 miles

front brakes unbalanced

Fail 22 Apr 2009 32,369 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes unbalanced

Fail 19 Apr 2008 24,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2008 24,870 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2007 19,902 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 15,719 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 NTU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NTU, 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 NTU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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