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NX03 FHR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,701 mi
Last recorded86,701 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 86,701 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 85,434 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 85,434 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 83,281 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,821 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 79,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 77,350 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 72,432 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 71,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Oct 2011 70,630 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 65,856 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 59,449 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,956 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 48,083 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 41,913 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 FHR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

NX03 FHR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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