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BJ03 GWK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,162 mi
Last recorded45,162 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 45,162 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 45,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 45,088 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 44,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle front to back

Pass 14 Aug 2024 43,966 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion front to back on both sills

Pass 24 Jul 2023 43,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 43,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting corrosion on n/s/r jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 42,574 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 41,246 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 40,019 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 40,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 38,587 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 38,587 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 37,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 35,797 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 34,615 miles

handbrake feels tight to pull on

Fail 28 Jun 2016 34,615 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inboard faces rusted to x/s.. front (3.5.1i)

handbrake feels tight to pull on

Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,191 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 34,191 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 32,065 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,273 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 22,111 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 19,036 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 15,903 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 13,059 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,331 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 GWK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 GWK, 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 GWK registered?

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

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