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MW03 NXV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,355 mi
Last recorded114,355 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 NXV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 114,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 113,055 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 112,477 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 112,473 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 112,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 112,372 miles

no reverse lights

Fail 23 Jan 2020 112,358 miles

Body has an unsafe modification o/s+n/s rear bumper spikes (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

no reverse lights

Pass 29 Jan 2019 111,465 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 89,867 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 89,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs bracket (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,439 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under covers obscuring componants

Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,922 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,045 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,631 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,349 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 51,344 miles

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 incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,150 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 51,150 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,418 miles

o/s/r wheel arch broken but no sharp edges + is secure

Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,755 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 32,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 20,337 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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MW03 NXV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MW03 NXV, 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 MW03 NXV registered?

MW03 NXV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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