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BB03 ALE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,645 mi
Last recorded140,645 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB03 ALE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 140,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in top strut mounting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 140,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in top strut mounting

Offside Front steering arm fouling bottom hose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 136,929 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bee pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 132,470 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 132,465 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 128,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 128,194 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 124,247 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 120,061 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 113,568 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 107,529 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 100,866 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 93,975 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 86,624 miles

Nearside front lower arm inner bushes some wear / movement

Pass 16 May 2014 80,990 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 73,537 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 66,919 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 60,164 miles

rear number plate is deteriorating

Fail 10 May 2011 60,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate is deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2010 53,023 miles

Rear number plate is deteriorating...recommend replacing

Pass 15 May 2009 46,622 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 38,811 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 30,624 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 22,326 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 22,105 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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BB03 ALE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc 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 BB03 ALE, 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 BB03 ALE registered?

BB03 ALE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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