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NK03 PVL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,143 mi
Last recorded87,143 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 PVL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 87,143 miles

Front fog lights inoperative

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 87,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Both pipes and ABS cables (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front fog lights inoperative

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 86,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

condition of fuel cap rubber

play at steering wheel

Fail 29 Aug 2019 86,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

condition of fuel cap rubber

play at steering wheel

Pass 30 Jul 2018 86,084 miles

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

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

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

condition of fuel cap rubber

condition of rear subframe

play at steering wheel

Fail 16 Jul 2018 86,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

condition of fuel cap rubber

condition of rear subframe

play at steering wheel

Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,726 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 4 Aug 2016 84,799 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 79,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 72,452 miles

corrosion and wear on brake discs

front no plate cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,928 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

proper inspection of under body not possible due to covers

sump corroded and porruss

Fail 9 Jul 2009 63,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres scrubbed TRACKING OUT?

proper inspection of under body not possible due to covers

rear number plate poor condition

sump corroded and porruss

n/s main beam bulb incorrectly fit

Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,835 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 30,922 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 30,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,277 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 PVL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PVL, 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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NK03 PVL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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