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BJ03 NBA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,103 mi
Last recorded89,103 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 NBA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 89,103 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 88,770 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 88,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 88,345 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,139 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,619 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 81,899 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 80,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 77,052 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 77,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,781 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 70,545 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 66,862 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 63,676 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 63,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,308 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,209 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,460 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,815 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,931 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,569 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 39,563 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,301 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,504 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,399 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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 NBA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NBA, 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 NBA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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