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BJ03 GVZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,990 mi
Last recorded53,990 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 GVZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,990 miles

front shockers corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 53,990 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front shockers corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2015 53,810 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,413 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 35,047 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 35,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,393 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,410 miles

advise front discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 30,008 miles

Rear tyre walls cracked.

Pass 14 May 2009 27,952 miles

Front tyres perished on outer edges

Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,122 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 19,586 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 14,451 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 GVZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ03 GVZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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