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NX53 NPZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,474 mi
Last recorded59,474 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,474 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 58,748 miles

both front hubs corroding

both front top strut mountings have some play

engine leaking oil

Pass 6 Sep 2019 57,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 57,106 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 54,888 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 52,525 miles

both front top strut mountings have so play

fuel cap sealing ring perishing and cracking (Advise attention

Fail 19 Sep 2017 52,520 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower swevil (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower swevil and joint has some play (2.4.G.2)

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

both front top strut mountings have so play

fuel cap sealing ring perishing and cracking (Advise attention

Pass 9 Nov 2016 50,532 miles

Both front lower swivel joint have slight play.

Front Both front top strut mounts have fair amount of movement.

Fuel cap sealing devise poor (cracked).

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower swivel (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 50,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front lower swivel joint have slight play.

Front Both front top strut mounts have fair amount of movement.

Fuel cap sealing devise poor (cracked).

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower swivel (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 46,803 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,670 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 38,978 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 38,978 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,367 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 35,285 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,524 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 27,463 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,034 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 19,822 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 17,765 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 17,739 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 14,187 miles

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

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 NPZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NPZ, 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 NPZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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