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NX53 NSF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

3,650 mi
Last recorded3,650 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 NSF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 3,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2017 37,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 May 2017 37,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2016 36,276 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 35,437 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2014 34,684 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,801 miles

both rear tyres perished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2012 30,690 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,037 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 28,034 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 26,366 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,764 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 20,966 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in n/s front strut /top strut bush

slight smearing from front wipers

Pass 23 Nov 2007 17,700 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 17,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 13,268 miles

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 NSF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NSF, 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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What year was NX53 NSF registered?

NX53 NSF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is NX53 NSF safe to buy?

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