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BJ03 CBV

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,934 mi
Last recorded21,934 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CBV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 21,934 miles

Both rear tyres are 16 years old.

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Nov 2017 20,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 19,589 miles

Undershield fitted to floor pan

Pass 11 Nov 2015 16,044 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 15,882 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 15,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2013 15,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking on all tyres.

surface corrosion on both front brake discs.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 14,844 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 14,561 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 13,913 miles

under covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 18 Nov 2008 13,277 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 12,851 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 12,581 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BJ03 CBV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 CBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ03 CBV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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