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BJ03 CCF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,455 mi
Last recorded83,455 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2024 83,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 79,434 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 185.55.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 75,960 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 74,222 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 74,222 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 72,519 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 69,885 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 65,212 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 65,212 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 62,621 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 62,621 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 59,344 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,640 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 49,992 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 49,992 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,170 miles

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

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

nearside windscreen scrashes

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Apr 2014 47,170 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front brake disc inner surface corroded

nearside rear tyre has nail

nearside windscreen scrashes

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,948 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,051 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,575 miles

inner front brak discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,667 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,772 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,332 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,918 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,286 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 CCF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black 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 CCF, 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 CCF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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