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NX53 HGL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,730 mi
Last recorded90,730 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 90,730 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,758 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,726 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 84,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 79,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 79,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2015 71,801 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 May 2015 71,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r under tray insecure

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 May 2014 65,081 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 65,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,118 miles

engine stabilizer mounting bush deteriorated.

fuel cap seal starting to crack.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 61,118 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine stabilizer mounting bush deteriorated.

fuel cap seal starting to crack.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2012 56,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 48,560 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,893 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,927 miles

off side near side front brake pads discs worn

Fail 26 Mar 2009 37,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

off side near side front brake pads discs worn

Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,157 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 25,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 25,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 HGL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HGL, 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 HGL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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