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GX53 NFR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,311 mi
Last recorded74,311 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 NFR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 74,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 66,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil sump corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2013 62,070 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,451 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,862 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 47,808 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,161 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 38,161 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,107 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,813 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 26,236 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,631 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 20,173 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 20,173 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 NFR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NFR, 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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What year was GX53 NFR registered?

GX53 NFR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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