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NX53 NNF

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,624 mi
Last recorded85,624 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 NNF
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 85,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut in outer side wall nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2016 85,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut in outer side wall nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,105 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 80,105 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,102 miles

both rear tyres badly perished on side walls.

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

offside rear tyre pressure very low.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 70,071 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres badly perished on side walls.

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

offside rear tyre pressure very low.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,874 miles

1>brake pipes greased2>front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,452 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,836 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,748 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,198 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,850 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 30,850 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 25,663 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 23,594 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 15,672 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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NX53 NNF is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX53 NNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NX53 NNF is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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