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NX03 LXS

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

50,224 mi
Last recorded50,224 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2026 50,224 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and rear closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front sidelamps different brightness

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tailgate glass support struts weak

Pass 30 Jul 2024 49,379 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 49,379 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 46,490 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 45,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody waxoiled

Fail 27 Jun 2022 45,739 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody waxoiled

Pass 29 Jun 2021 45,068 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 45,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 44,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 44,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 44,232 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 44,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 42,344 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 40,234 miles

under covers fitted unable to check some parts.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 39,103 miles

under covers fitted unable to check some parts.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,789 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,503 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,757 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,520 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,167 miles

engine sump corroded

front brake disc inner faces pitted

front brake pad slider/contact points dry

fuel filler cap seal perrished

slight engine oil leak

very slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,959 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn

offside rear tyre slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,212 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 20,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,494 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,254 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 12,966 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LXS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LXS, 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 LXS registered?

NX03 LXS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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