CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ03 BXZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,031 mi
Last recorded52,031 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BXZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,031 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 50,331 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 50,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,062 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 489,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,861 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low recommend inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2013 48,089 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,549 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,317 miles

rear number plate slight deterioration

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle, plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2010 33,337 miles

undercovers fitted to underneath of vechicle

Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,660 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 25,867 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 25,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 22,132 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,898 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ03 BXZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ03 BXZ?

You can check the full history of BJ03 BXZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ03 BXZ registered?

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

Is BJ03 BXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 BXZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ03 BXZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ03 BXZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.