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NX03 LXU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,123 mi
Last recorded98,123 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 98,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 98,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 98,113 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 95,147 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 92,343 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 92,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 88,645 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 85,381 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 85,338 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,955 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,617 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 70,656 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 70,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,268 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 65,514 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,026 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 58,026 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 52,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,535 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 49,529 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,675 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,731 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,060 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 27,573 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 15,184 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 LXU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LXU, 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 LXU registered?

NX03 LXU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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