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GX53 NFN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,669 mi
Last recorded22,669 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 22,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front discs pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 22,067 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 22,066 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged deep crack (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 21,533 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2019 21,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2018 20,412 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splits in base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged inner wall & perished & cracked on outer wall / shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside, smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2017 19,009 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 28 Oct 2016 18,523 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear

Front brake discs are slightly corroded

Front reg plate very slight damage

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2015 18,273 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Oct 2015 18,273 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both side repeaters slightly discoloured

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2014 17,678 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear tyre cut inner wall

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 17,678 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear tyre cut inner wall

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 16,924 miles

front no plate cracked

offside rear tyre cut in inner side wall

Fail 2 Dec 2013 16,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front no plate cracked

nearside front tyre crack in outer tread

offside rear tyre cut in inner side wall

Pass 12 Nov 2012 15,885 miles

offside rear tyre cut in inner side wall

Pass 28 Nov 2011 15,288 miles

front tyres cracked on the outer edge of tread

Fail 26 Nov 2011 15,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres cracked on the outer edge of tread

Pass 29 Nov 2010 14,215 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 12,959 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 10,345 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 8,556 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 7,196 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 NFN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NFN, 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 NFN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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