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NX53 NNC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,948 mi
Last recorded62,948 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 62,948 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 62,948 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 62,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 62,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 60,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear inner side wall cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2017 60,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear inner side wall cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,404 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted .

Pass 15 Oct 2015 57,934 miles

engine covers and under trays .

Fail 15 Oct 2015 57,934 miles

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

engine covers and under trays .

Pass 10 Nov 2014 57,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,638 miles

nsf tyre worn outer edge

Fail 25 Oct 2013 55,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre worn outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

steel wheel osf

Fail 22 Oct 2011 53,302 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Oct 2011 53,302 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,526 miles

front discs corroding

Fail 11 Nov 2009 49,830 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,830 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 47,096 miles

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

small cut in outer side wall of N/S/R tyre.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 47,096 miles

small cut in outer side wall of N/S/R tyre.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,388 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,683 miles

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

Offside Front 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 NNC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NNC, 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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What year was NX53 NNC registered?

NX53 NNC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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