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BJ03 GXT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,740 mi
Last recorded80,740 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2014 80,740 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 80,740 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,127 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,216 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 65,108 miles

O/S/R tyre near wear bars.

Fail 23 Apr 2011 65,039 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

O/S/R tyre near wear bars.

Pass 7 May 2010 62,433 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 62,433 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 50,940 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

off side rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 29 Aug 2009 50,685 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

off side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,484 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 33,484 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,755 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 GXT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GXT, 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 GXT registered?

BJ03 GXT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 GXT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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