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NX53 NPA

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,044 mi
Last recorded57,044 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 NPA
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 57,044 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021
Pass 13 Aug 2019

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018
Fail 10 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,245 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,821 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 49,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2009 43,333 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,850 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 33,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,030 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 19,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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NX53 NPA is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 City Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX53 NPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NX53 NPA is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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