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NK03 RUH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,290 mi
Last recorded83,290 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 RUH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,290 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,576 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 81,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 76,753 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,033 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 66,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,926 miles

offside front tyre splitting through tread

Fail 9 Apr 2012 61,918 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre splitting through tread

Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,453 miles

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

o/s brake disc inner edge corroded

o/s rear tyre side wall showing sings of cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2010 58,745 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,915 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 51,089 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 51,074 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 43,233 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 33,215 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 RUH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RUH, 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 RUH registered?

NK03 RUH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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