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NX03 FHN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,227 mi
Last recorded54,227 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 FHN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 54,227 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 52,118 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 49,958 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 49,958 miles

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

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front coil spring broken Both (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,779 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,847 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 49,819 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 39,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,080 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,968 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 30,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,177 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,397 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,543 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2007 19,144 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 15,785 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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NX03 FHN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NX03 FHN, 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 NX03 FHN registered?

NX03 FHN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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