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NX03 LWV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,760 mi
Last recorded102,760 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 LWV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 102,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspect engine mount worn

Pass 4 Apr 2016 99,065 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,306 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,159 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 85,071 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,219 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 67,104 miles

Oil level On Minimum

Pass 1 Jul 2010 58,933 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,673 miles

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

fuel filler cap seal cracking.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 46,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

fuel filler cap seal cracking.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,878 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 17,574 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,205 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 LWV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LWV, 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 LWV registered?

NX03 LWV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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