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NX03 LXZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,351 mi
Last recorded83,351 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 83,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Mar 2024 82,992 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear crossover to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2023

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 65,566 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 65,554 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 64,268 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 64,250 miles

Offside Front Coolant hose chaffing on steering gaiter

Pass 17 May 2018 63,982 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,707 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 62,749 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 62,128 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,230 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 58,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 30 May 2012 55,881 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,315 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 54,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,670 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 51,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate slightly

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,268 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 48,268 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 43,357 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,674 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 30,568 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 30,567 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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 LXZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

NX03 LXZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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