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NX53 OLH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

28,813 mi
Last recorded28,813 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 OLH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 28,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 28,806 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 28,482 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 26,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear reluctor ring damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2023 26,303 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear reluctor ring damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2022 25,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged wheel speed Reluctor ring. (1.6 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 25,820 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 25,766 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 25,610 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 25,396 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 25,088 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 24,713 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,285 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,921 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,450 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,400 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,482 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 21,850 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,335 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,807 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 20,318 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 OLH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NX53 OLH registered?

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

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The MOT history for NX53 OLH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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