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BJ03 GVU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,303 mi
Last recorded71,303 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 GVU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 71,303 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 65,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 63,039 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 63,005 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,713 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 60,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,252 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2016 57,252 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear inner sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2015 47,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight smear front wipers

Fail 4 Jun 2015 47,730 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre split outerside wall

slight smear front wipers

Pass 5 Jun 2014 41,709 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 38,981 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,562 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 28,907 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 28,907 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 27,541 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,652 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,619 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,434 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 23,434 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,617 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 GVU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GVU, 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 GVU registered?

BJ03 GVU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 GVU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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