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NU52 RXW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

29,830 mi
Last recorded29,830 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 RXW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 29,830 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor loose (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 24,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 24,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 20,585 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 18,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 18,297 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 17,940 miles

Front brakes out of balance

Offside Rear tyre poor condition to renew

Rear number plate poor condition to renew

Pass 17 Dec 2016 17,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking in Tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 17,099 miles

front brakes indicate judder

osr tyre cracking

rear number plate delaminated

wipers smearing

Pass 6 Dec 2014 16,663 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 15,257 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 14,399 miles

cracks to o/s rear tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2012 14,387 miles

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

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

cracks to o/s rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2011 13,869 miles

front discs corroded on inner face

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2010 13,052 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 12,513 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008
Pass 18 Dec 2007 9,098 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 9,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 8,792 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 8,792 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 7,200 miles

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

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 RXW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

NU52 RXW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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