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WX03 NSV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,168 mi
Last recorded140,168 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 NSV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 140,168 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 138,385 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 135,241 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil sump is starting to deteriorate and is slightly leaking

Fail 10 Feb 2016 135,241 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil sump is starting to deteriorate and is slightly leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2015 132,232 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 132,232 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 129,917 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 128,922 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 128,922 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 125,163 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 125,158 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 118,259 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 118,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 10,063 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 99,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 63,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,492 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 51,992 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 41,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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WX03 NSV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc 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 WX03 NSV, 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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WX03 NSV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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