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NX53 NPN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,140 mi
Last recorded82,140 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 82,140 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 82,140 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 76,130 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 76,110 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 72,405 miles

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

Nearside Front rubber missing for caliper slider.

Fail 16 Nov 2018 72,405 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front rubber missing for caliper slider.

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 70,288 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 66,796 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 66,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 61,722 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 57,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,866 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,001 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,652 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 53,652 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,240 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 40,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 26,333 miles

front tyres getting low on inner edge.

oil leak,possable sump gasket.

unable to see many test items.

Pass 11 Dec 2006

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 NPN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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