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BJ03 BYV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,780 mi
Last recorded24,780 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 24,780 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 24,190 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 24,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 22,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 19,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 19,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 18,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2019 18,129 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 14,246 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 11,082 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 11,055 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 11,005 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 10,810 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 10,762 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 10,719 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 10,669 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 9,638 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 7,435 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 6,304 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 BYV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BYV, 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 BYV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ03 BYV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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