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BJ03 BZC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

76,803 mi
Last recorded76,803 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BZC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 76,803 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 71,092 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 57,032 miles

Rear Bumper Damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2023 40,867 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 40,104 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 39,139 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 38,290 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 36,903 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 35,247 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 33,794 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,971 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,698 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 27,601 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,326 miles

rear reg plate poor

Fail 9 Aug 2013 25,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear reg plate poor

Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,584 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 20,145 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 17,928 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 15,902 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 15,902 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 13,475 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 11,064 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 8,707 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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BJ03 BZC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 BZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ03 BZC registered?

BJ03 BZC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 BZC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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