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NX53 NNO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,067 mi
Last recorded49,067 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 49,067 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion to all coil springs

Fail 23 Mar 2021 49,065 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion to all coil springs

Pass 8 Jan 2020 46,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 43,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 43,178 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 38,856 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic under body trims fitted restring full view of some items

Fail 3 Jan 2018 38,846 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated feul cap rubber split (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall splitting away and showing cord (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic under body trims fitted restring full view of some items

Pass 4 Jan 2017 35,652 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all front suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2017 35,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all front suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2015 32,486 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Dec 2014 29,023 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2013 25,216 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 21,054 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,602 miles

rear tyres perrished

Fail 7 Jun 2011 20,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,034 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 18,981 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both front tyres badly cracked and perished

Fail 10 Jun 2010 18,981 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both front tyres badly cracked and perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 16,809 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 12,386 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 607 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 NNO 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 71.4%.

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

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