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BJ03 BXH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,975 mi
Last recorded81,975 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BXH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 81,975 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 80,216 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,499 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 72,191 miles

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,718 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have cracks in them

Fail 7 Sep 2017 67,674 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have cracks in them

Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,207 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 62,207 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,745 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,331 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,023 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,708 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,620 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,635 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 21,808 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,469 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 14,567 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 10,098 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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BJ03 BXH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 47,258 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 BXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ03 BXH registered?

BJ03 BXH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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