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BJ03 CDN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,981 mi
Last recorded70,981 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 70,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 70,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 69,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 67,106 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 66,929 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 66,478 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 62,385 miles

front brake discs worn

indicators show white light

slight distortion to o/s/f inner wheel rim and tyre

wipers poor

Pass 15 May 2014 57,219 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 57,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,923 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,015 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,427 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,091 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,305 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,979 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2006 18,815 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 CDN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CDN, 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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What year was BJ03 CDN registered?

BJ03 CDN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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