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BJ03 BYC

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,334 mi
Last recorded99,334 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BYC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 99,334 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

front brake discs rusty

front pads getting low

n/s headlamp poor

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2022 99,330 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn inner edge

front brake discs rusty

front pads getting low

n/s headlamp poor

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2021 95,546 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Jun 2020 91,364 miles

exhaust tail-pipe missing

Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,109 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,147 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

damage to front of vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2018 83,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

damage to front of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,382 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 78,381 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 78,012 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,958 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,806 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 69,805 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 62,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 62,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,772 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Jan 2013 55,772 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,722 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 45,124 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,751 miles

slight binding at nearside front wheel.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 39,730 miles

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

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

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

slight binding at nearside front wheel.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,112 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 34,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,318 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,221 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,195 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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BJ03 BYC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 46,945 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 (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 BYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BJ03 BYC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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