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NK03 FXV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,530 mi
Last recorded68,530 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 68,530 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,201 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cut in outer wall

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 67,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre slight cut in outer wall

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,609 miles

Nearside Rear slight cut in outer wall

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,624 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

full undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jan 2015 56,254 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,433 miles

all brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 37,391 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,056 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,824 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,227 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 21,336 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 21,140 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 FXV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FXV, 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 FXV registered?

NK03 FXV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is NK03 FXV safe to buy?

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