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NU53 NUU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,800 mi
Last recorded72,800 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 NUU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2012 72,800 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 72,800 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 66,173 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 61,311 miles

discs and pads worn

Pass 5 Sep 2009 57,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 50,994 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 48,715 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,134 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,411 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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NU53 NUU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU53 NUU, 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 NU53 NUU registered?

NU53 NUU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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