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NX53 CAV

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,712 mi
Last recorded66,712 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 CAV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 66,712 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 66,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,973 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2022 63,961 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 59,003 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,734 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,785 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 out of 5 bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber slightly split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 54,554 miles

Both rear tyres wearing

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2018 54,554 miles

Both rear tyres wearing

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,298 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,174 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,175 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 51,175 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,664 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,963 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,354 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 47,354 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,849 miles

offside rear brake pipe rusted

Fail 7 Apr 2010 36,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,740 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,129 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 28,848 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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NX53 CAV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 56,714 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX53 CAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NX53 CAV registered?

NX53 CAV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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