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NX03 LYH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,645 mi
Last recorded42,645 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 42,645 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 38,682 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 38,682 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 37,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

oil leaks engine bay

Pass 9 Nov 2023 36,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1456515 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1755515 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 35,318 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 175/55/15 77v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 145/65/15 72T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 34,126 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 145/65/15 77T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower part of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 34,126 miles

Horn not working electrical fault?? (7.7 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 145/65/15 77T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower part of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 32,752 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished tread getting low

Offside Front damaged outer wall

oil leak from engine

rear wiper blade split 14" blade

Fail 27 Oct 2020 32,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong? (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished tread getting low

Offside Front damaged outer wall

front brake discs wearing thin

oil leak from engine

rear wiper blade split 14" blade

Pass 9 May 2019 30,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 30,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 29,846 miles

Offside Front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm on inner and outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 29,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm on inner and outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,237 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 28,237 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2016 26,670 miles

all tyres cracked and perrished

steering wheel cover slips (removed befor mot test)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 24,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are badly perished

Pass 8 May 2014 23,068 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 22,958 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 8 May 2013 21,116 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 19,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,990 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,573 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 15,166 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 13,553 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 11,420 miles

both front tyres 6 years old 145/65/15 T badly cracked

n/s/r tyre 8 years old 175/55/15 T

Pass 24 Apr 2006 7,291 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 LYH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 LYH, 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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NX03 LYH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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