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NK53 FCY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,093 mi
Last recorded28,093 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 FCY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 28,093 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 18 Nov 2014

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 8 Nov 2013 24,872 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 24,872 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 21,725 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 21,725 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 17,840 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 17,840 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 14,590 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 14,590 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 11,395 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear number plate suppirted with tape

Fail 29 Sep 2009 11,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear number plate suppirted with tape

Pass 22 Sep 2008 10,258 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 9,623 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 8,344 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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NK53 FCY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NK53 FCY, 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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NK53 FCY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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