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NK03 WNN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,016 mi
Last recorded70,016 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 70,016 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor trays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2018 69,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of the front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,514 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 61,504 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 60,053 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,645 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 58,645 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 56,716 miles

corrosion on sills will not push through with thumb pressure

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroding

undertrays fitted front to rear

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Fail 10 Jan 2014 56,715 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

corrosion on sills will not push through with thumb pressure

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroding

undertrays fitted front to rear

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 7 Jan 2013 53,670 miles

child seat fitted n/s/f seat

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

floor pan and sills and chassis showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f outer sill corroded and blebbed will not push through with thumb pressure

undertray front to rear

Fail 7 Jan 2013 53,670 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertray front to rear

child seat fitted n/s/f seat

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

floor pan and sills and chassis showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f outer sill corroded and blebbed will not push through with thumb pressure

Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,218 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted n/s/f not allowing full inspection of seat belt

exhaust corroded

front suspension components corroded

n/s/r tread depth low

o/s/r tread depth low

rear suspension components corroded

undertray fitted to vechicle

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Fail 11 Jan 2012 51,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted n/s/f not allowing full inspection of seat belt

exhaust corroded

front brake discs lipped and scored

front brake pads low

front suspension components corroded

n/s/r tread depth low

o/s/r tread depth low

rear suspension components corroded

undertray fitted to vechicle

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Pass 19 Jan 2011 48,983 miles

child seat fitted n/s seat unable to test belt fully

drivers wiper blade split but clears screen effectively

front brake pads look visually low

underneath of vechicle covered by undertrays not allowing full inspection

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

Fail 12 Jan 2011 48,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

child seat fitted n/s seat unable to test belt fully

drivers wiper blade split but clears screen effectively

front brake pads look visually low

underneath of vechicle covered by undertrays not allowing full inspection

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,473 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,349 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,757 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 30,754 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 20,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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NK03 WNN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WNN, 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 WNN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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