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NX53 CCE

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,696 mi
Last recorded90,696 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 90,696 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 85,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

very slight play in n/s/f strut top bearing/bush

Fail 23 Oct 2009 77,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 77,684 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 68,450 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 68,450 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,981 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 59,946 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 42,156 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 42,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 CCE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CCE, 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 CCE registered?

NX53 CCE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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