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NS53 SMS

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,851 mi
Last recorded64,851 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNS53 SMS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,851 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 64,769 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 61,733 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 61,640 miles

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

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml flashing adversly affecting the lighting system.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,577 miles

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 54,874 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2012 52,757 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2011 48,910 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,230 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2010 46,230 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,725 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 42,709 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,202 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,868 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 30,868 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,031 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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NS53 SMS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NS53 SMS, 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 NS53 SMS registered?

NS53 SMS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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