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BJ03 GWE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,115 mi
Last recorded48,115 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 GWE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 48,115 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,104 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 48,104 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 47,952 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,952 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,676 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 47,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,123 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,132 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,262 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,582 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,811 miles

nearside front tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2009 31,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,308 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,896 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 19,348 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 GWE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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