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BJ03 BYG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,476 mi
Last recorded46,476 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BYG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 46,476 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 45,008 miles

Front tyres have slight cracking on inner & outer shoulders.

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

n/s/r stop lamp working intermitedly, need to be investigated.

Fail 22 Jun 2017 45,000 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres have slight cracking on inner & outer shoulders.

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,334 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 39,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 37,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 37,655 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 35,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

registration plate lamp unit damaged (nearside)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 35,866 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Dec 2011 34,231 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 32,498 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,316 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 29,756 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,908 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,926 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,453 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 BYG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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