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BJ03 CCD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,092 mi
Last recorded84,092 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 84,092 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 78,926 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,892 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 72,892 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn All bushes of both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,951 miles

Offside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 65,951 miles

Offside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 59,233 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 59,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,809 miles

Offside fuel filler cap seal starting to perished

Fail 2 Oct 2015 47,809 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside fuel filler cap seal starting to perished

Pass 16 May 2014 40,613 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 40,608 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 34,309 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 32,714 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 32,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 30,453 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 28,438 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,824 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,728 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 21,730 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 19,691 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 CCD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CCD, 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 CCD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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