MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
offside rear tyre starting to perish
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Long footbrake travel
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
offside rear tyre starting to perish
offside registration plate light dim
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front tyres both sides perishing badly
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Front tyres both sides perishing badly
Nearside Rear tyre has a nail
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
water leak at front
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
NSF brake binding on slightly
NSF tyre pressure appears quite low
NSR brake drum backing plate appears damp. No leaks found at time of test
fuel cap sealing washer perishing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?
Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NX53 NPG is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NPG, 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 NPG is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 10 December 2003.
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