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GX53 NDY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,441 mi
Last recorded49,441 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 41,619 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 39,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing been run flat , damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2018 39,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen suspect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing been run flat , damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 38,268 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 35,819 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 35,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 30,745 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 30,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

os seat belt twisted

Pass 30 Oct 2013 28,630 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 28,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,047 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 23,819 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 23,813 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,374 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 21,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 18,373 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,373 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,983 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,581 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 11,492 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 NDY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NDY, 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 NDY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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