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NX53 NPV

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,950 mi
Last recorded58,950 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 NPV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,950 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 52,927 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 52,927 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,017 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,434 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 47,677 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2013 46,794 miles

Oil leak

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

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside exterior mirror glass missing

oil sump pan heavily corroded / leaking

Fail 23 Feb 2013 46,794 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

engine oil level below minimum on arrival

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside exterior mirror glass missing

oil sump pan heavily corroded / leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,264 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 38,264 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,747 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 31,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,251 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 20,576 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 20,576 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,131 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 15,751 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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NX53 NPV is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NPV, 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 NPV is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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