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NX53 MHV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,779 mi
Last recorded52,779 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,779 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 52,779 miles

Central engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,318 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 49,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,791 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,981 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 44,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 40,187 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,716 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,674 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 31,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 25,660 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 25,660 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished

offside front tyre badly perished

Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,489 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 13,681 miles

has light cracking around front tyre tread edges

Pass 31 May 2006 11,999 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 11,997 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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 MHV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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