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NX53 NPF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

65,710 mi
Last recorded65,710 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 65,710 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

offside front headlight deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 63,673 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 63,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

engine missfiring

Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,535 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2013 61,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,725 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 57,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

nearside handbrake outer sleeve damaged

offside front outer tyre wall cracking

offside rear outer tyre wall cracking

petrol cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,685 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel cap rubber seal deterioating

nearside hand brake outer skin damged

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Fail 22 Jan 2010 46,685 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel cap rubber seal deterioating

nearside hand brake outer skin damged

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 24 Jan 2009 38,890 miles

fuel cap seal perished

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Jan 2009 38,889 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,367 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 35,367 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 31,432 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 31,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NPF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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