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NX03 LXD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,600 mi
Last recorded63,600 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 63,600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 63,599 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 61,977 miles

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

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 60,086 miles

Front both brake pads low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 58,378 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished cut inner side wall

Fail 22 May 2018 58,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished cut inner side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 28 Apr 2017 57,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Apr 2016 56,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,489 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 46,293 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,621 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 38,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,615 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,767 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 22,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 9,130 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 6,398 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 LXD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NX03 LXD registered?

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

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The MOT history for NX03 LXD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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