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NU52 RXV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,267 mi
Last recorded56,267 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 RXV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 56,267 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 50,354 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 43,338 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 41,390 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

suspension components corroded in general

Pass 4 Mar 2020 41,185 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 41,184 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill ..behind plastic sill covers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill,,behind plastic sill covers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 11 Mar 2019 40,892 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 40,538 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 40,222 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 39,891 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 39,312 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 39,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 36,896 miles

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Fail 5 Feb 2014 36,896 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 34,211 miles

rear tyres deteriorated.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 31,162 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 27,546 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 27,513 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,685 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 20,134 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 16,818 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 13,692 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 9,019 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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NU52 RXV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NU52 RXV, 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 NU52 RXV registered?

NU52 RXV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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The MOT history for NU52 RXV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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