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NX53 HGF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,260 mi
Last recorded64,260 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 64,260 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 62,560 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 59,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 59,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,995 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 56,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,182 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 46,181 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 46,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,216 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 33,211 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 30,057 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 30,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 24,710 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 18,190 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,722 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 14,684 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 12,119 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 9,015 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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NX53 HGF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HGF, 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 HGF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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