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NX03 LYG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,061 mi
Last recorded70,061 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 70,061 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody in various places

Pass 29 Oct 2019 69,380 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2019 69,380 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 61,904 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,403 miles

All wheel rims slight distortion

Fail 26 Jun 2017 54,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All wheel rims slight distortion

Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,397 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 54,397 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,021 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,989 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,347 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,487 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,011 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,859 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,506 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2009 49,506 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,715 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,473 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 37,340 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,571 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 LYG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

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

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