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NUI 1049

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,569 mi
Last recorded117,569 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUI 1049
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 117,569 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 117,569 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 116,704 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 112,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 107,217 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 103,243 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 98,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 98,822 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 97,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,636 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 89,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 85,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Mar 2012 84,701 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on dash

n/s/f top shock mount slight play

o/s/r wheel arch loose

Pass 14 Mar 2011 79,126 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 75,352 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 68,655 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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NUI 1049 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NUI 1049, 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 NUI 1049 registered?

NUI 1049 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is NUI 1049 safe to buy?

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