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NK03 FZE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,453 mi
Last recorded92,453 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 92,453 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 89,980 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 84,094 miles

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

oil leak.

under trays fitted.

Fail 30 Jul 2015 84,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak.

under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,773 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside inner rear constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

offside inner rear constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated not to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 12 Aug 2013 64,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside inner rear constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

offside inner rear constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated not to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 30 Aug 2012 57,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r inner driveshaft boot leaking.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r inner driveshaft boot leaking.

Pass 27 Aug 2011 48,838 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 48,831 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,114 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 44,114 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,270 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 41,270 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 38,111 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 34,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front tyre tread getting low .

Fail 2 Mar 2007 30,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 16,804 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,804 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 FZE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FZE, 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 NK03 FZE registered?

NK03 FZE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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