CarVerify

Free Car Check

NX03 LXJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,799 mi
Last recorded64,799 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 64,787 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 64,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 64,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 63,712 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,687 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 62,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 61,647 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 61,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing Switch not as intended (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,988 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,176 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,370 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,290 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,566 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 44,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,361 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,907 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 38,907 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 31,012 miles

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

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NX03 LXJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LXJ, 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

How do I check the history of NX03 LXJ?

You can check the full history of NX03 LXJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NX03 LXJ registered?

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

Is NX03 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX03 LXJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NX03 LXJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NX03 LXJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.