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NX03 FHY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,086 mi
Last recorded76,086 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 FHY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 76,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 76,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 71,044 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 71,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 62,502 miles

Brake Pads And Brake Discs Corroded.

Vehicle Corroded Underneath Due To Being Parked Up .

Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,013 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 53,175 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner sidewall of n/s/r tyre cracked (tyre possible punctured)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 53,174 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner sidewall of n/s/r tyre cracked (tyre possible punctured)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 46,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/rear a b s ring broken

Fail 24 Oct 2011 46,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/rear a b s ring broken

Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,989 miles

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 16 Nov 2009 29,907 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 22,368 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,391 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,571 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 14,571 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,372 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 FHY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHY, 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 FHY registered?

NX03 FHY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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