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NJ03 FZB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,234 mi
Last recorded64,234 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 FZB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 64,234 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 64,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL BOLT MISSING... (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL BOLT MISSING... (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2025 55,945 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 52,075 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 52,071 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Emission not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 52,065 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 52,065 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emission not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 52,032 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 45,366 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 45,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 42,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 41,519 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 35,311 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 35,213 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 25,054 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 19,100 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 93,865 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,364 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,915 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,695 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 17,393 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,386 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 15,392 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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NJ03 FZB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NJ03 FZB, 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 NJ03 FZB registered?

NJ03 FZB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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