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GX53 NCZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

49,823 mi
Last recorded49,823 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 NCZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 49,823 miles

Brake discs corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 49,638 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 47,569 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 46,227 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 43,211 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 43,209 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 40,556 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 40,537 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

corrosion on suspension and components

covers and shields fitted

front shocks wet/coated in grease

item removed from view

oil leak

unable to check oil level

wipers deteriorated and park wrong

Fail 31 Dec 2015 40,362 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion on suspension and components

covers and shields fitted

front shocks wet/coated in grease

item removed from view

oil leak

unable to check oil level

wipers deteriorated and park wrong

Pass 23 Dec 2014 31,742 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 22,188 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 19,342 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 15,631 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 15,631 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,085 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 13,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 11,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 11,061 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 7,398 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 3,731 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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GX53 NCZ 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 GX53 NCZ, 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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GX53 NCZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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