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NX53 NNL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,173 mi
Last recorded70,173 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 NNL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 70,173 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front suspension top mount has slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2024 66,719 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 66,715 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 63,721 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 61,839 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 60,795 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 60,793 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 59,590 miles

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

Nearside Front n/s/f shocker top mount has a slight play

Offside Front shocker top mount has a slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2019 58,280 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 56,536 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 55,626 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 55,626 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S & O/S REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 52,083 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 48,920 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 45,205 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 40,876 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 37,043 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 37,037 miles

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

nearside front seat belt slightly twisted

Pass 21 Dec 2011 32,976 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 31,689 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 31,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 30,360 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 30,356 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 28,800 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,250 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 23,549 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 NNL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NNL, 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 NNL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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