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NX53 CCA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,930 mi
Last recorded64,930 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 CCA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 64,930 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 60,680 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 59,745 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 57,741 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 57,741 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,213 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 56,213 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 55,333 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2017 53,876 miles

Central engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 May 2017 53,876 miles

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

Central engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2016 51,666 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 47,834 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2015 47,834 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2014 44,373 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2014 44,373 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,118 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 39,080 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,087 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 36,086 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 34,494 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,003 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 30,838 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 30,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NX53 CCA 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 70.8%.

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 NX53 CCA, 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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NX53 CCA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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