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NK53 HFC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,876 mi
Last recorded65,876 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 HFC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,876 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,493 miles

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

all brake pipes have a protective coating of grease

interior mirror missing

Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

interior mirror missing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,662 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,961 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,175 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 37,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,084 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 26,639 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 26,639 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 20,700 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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NK53 HFC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NK53 HFC, 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 NK53 HFC registered?

NK53 HFC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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