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YN53 NXJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,794 mi
Last recorded67,794 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 NXJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 67,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 66,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

Fail 17 Sep 2024 66,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap sealing rubber perished

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 64,186 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 63,033 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 61,473 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,367 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 59,167 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,834 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 56,585 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,277 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 52,909 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 49,439 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,727 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,187 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 41,187 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 37,013 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 37,013 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,399 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 33,399 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,031 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,201 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,260 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 16,928 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 16,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YN53 NXJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YN53 NXJ, 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 YN53 NXJ registered?

YN53 NXJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YN53 NXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN53 NXJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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