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BJ03 CCA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,544 mi
Last recorded67,544 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CCA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2024 67,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure And damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damaged and treads depth at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front door handle stiff to open

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 67,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 65,083 miles

Nearside Front foglamp inoperative

Nearside Rear tyre tread at 2.5mm

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread at 2.5mm

Pass 14 Feb 2019 60,269 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth at 3 mm

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread depth at 2.5 mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2018 56,764 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler cap seal starting to split

Fail 22 Feb 2018 56,764 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel filler cap seal starting to split

Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,291 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread depth at 3mm

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

Offside Rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 16 Feb 2017 53,291 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread depth at 3mm

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

Offside Rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2016 49,757 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,640 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

unable to fully inspect brake components (hidden behind undertrays/panels)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 46,640 miles

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

fuel cap seal perishing

unable to fully inspect brake components (hidden behind undertrays/panels)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,283 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,289 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,399 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2012 38,399 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 32,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front tyre splitting

Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,376 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 27,376 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2007 24,148 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 21,559 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliability report

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BJ03 CCA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 CCA, 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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BJ03 CCA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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