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BJ03 CDY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,257 mi
Last recorded77,257 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 77,257 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 77,257 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,712 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,208 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 68,208 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 64,893 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 64,891 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,539 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 64,539 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,471 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 62,875 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,139 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 51,348 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 51,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 45,699 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 43,630 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 40,548 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 CDY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CDY, 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 CDY registered?

BJ03 CDY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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