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BHZ 383

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,824 mi
Last recorded52,824 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 383
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 52,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 52,751 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 52,704 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jun 2021 52,701 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished and cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

tail pipe missing from rear silencer

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 52,557 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 52,557 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Alternator drive belt broken

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 52,113 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 52,113 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 50,956 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust rusted off

Pass 14 Jun 2016 49,143 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 47,605 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,436 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,506 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox tail pipe missing

Fail 1 Aug 2013 41,502 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox tail pipe missing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,456 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,325 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,365 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 33,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

UNDERBODY COVERD WITH PLASTIC MOULDINGS

Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,508 miles

UNDERBODY COVERD WITH PLASTIC MOULDINGS

Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,553 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

full under tray fitted

small chips in front window screen

Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,731 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 26,731 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 21,394 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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BHZ 383 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BHZ 383, 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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BHZ 383 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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