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NK03 RSZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,267 mi
Last recorded64,267 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 RSZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 64,267 miles

Corrosion all underbody and sills

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 64,257 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 64,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery light on, not charging battery

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake pipe covered with grease at time of test

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake pipe covered with grease at time of test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake pipe covered with grease at time of test

Offside Rear brake pipe covered with grease at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,171 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

Nearside Rear brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Fail 26 Apr 2017 62,170 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split in various places (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

Nearside Rear brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,721 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

Nearside Rear brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

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

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall split in various places but not through to cords at time of test

petrol cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated but not to excess at time of test

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,079 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sump corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,858 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sump corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 56,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sump corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 53,018 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,635 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 49,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,435 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 41,435 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,824 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 30,785 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 22,118 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 RSZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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