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BJ03 CAA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,276 mi
Last recorded43,276 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 43,276 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 42,191 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 42,191 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 37,127 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2017 35,912 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 35,912 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 35,733 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 35,733 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,156 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 26,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 23,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 23,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 20,638 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 20,638 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

removed items from front screen;regared as a mot failure

Fail 9 Oct 2012 18,047 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front door mirror damage

nearside front tyre cracking up

Pass 9 Oct 2012 18,047 miles

nearside front door mirror damage

nearside front tyre cracking up

Pass 13 Oct 2011 16,453 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front seat

nearside front tyre cracking up

Pass 20 Oct 2010 15,508 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 13,903 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,254 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 9,174 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 7,453 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 CAA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CAA, 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.

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BJ03 CAA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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