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BJ03 CBY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,088 mi
Last recorded73,088 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CBY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 73,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 9 Apr 2025 67,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2025 67,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2025 67,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plastic undertray fitted obscuring parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside hub assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded but not seriously weakened

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sills where visible[plastic trims fitted]nearside and offside] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis [nearside and offside] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 63,113 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 63,112 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 60,145 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 60,062 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 60,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 58,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts need to be changed very soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 56,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 56,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 54,310 miles

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

parts of high level stop light not working.

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some test items.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 54,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

colour fading from front indicators.

parts of high level stop light not working.

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some test items.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,206 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

sump corroded+leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,683 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,044 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,067 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,047 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,765 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 23,124 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,428 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,983 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,656 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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BJ03 CBY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CBY, 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 CBY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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