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NX53 NPC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,079 mi
Last recorded48,079 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 48,079 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Jan 2016 48,078 miles

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

E.M.L on

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,077 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 48,073 miles

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

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

engine oil leak (sump corroded badly)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,068 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 10 Jul 2012 48,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,931 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 32,743 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 27,918 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,918 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,090 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,126 miles

N/S rear tyre starting to perish †O/S rear tyre starting to perish

N/S front tyre starting to perish †O/S front tyre stating to perish

Pass 14 Jul 2006 18,771 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 NPC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NPC, 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 NPC registered?

NX53 NPC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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