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NK03 FXU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

67,759 mi
Last recorded67,759 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 FXU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 67,759 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 67,049 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 66,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre tread cracked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 65,593 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 64,732 miles

Advise front inner brake pads low

Advise n/s/f brake disc corroded

Advise n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Advise n/s/r tyre tread on wear indicators

Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,610 miles

Advise both rear tyres treads are on wear indicators

Pass 25 Jun 2019 62,146 miles

front discs outer face slightly corroded

o/s/f and o/s/r brakes slightly binding

Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,377 miles

n/s/f drop link slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,474 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,192 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,407 miles

n/s/f brakepipe corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres on wear indicators

Pass 23 Jun 2014 55,631 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,686 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 53,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,514 miles

o/s/r brakepipe corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,972 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,140 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,522 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 41,522 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,938 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,281 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 34,781 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 34,781 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 33,708 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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NK03 FXU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 NK03 FXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK03 FXU registered?

NK03 FXU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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