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BJ03 NBD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,701 mi
Last recorded76,701 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 NBD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2022 76,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Water inside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hubs corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides - Ball joint side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Non Prescribed area excessively corroded -Sills both sides

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 74,058 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 74,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 73,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front hub has heavy surface corrosion

Offside Front shock absorber has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2020 73,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front hub has heavy surface corrosion

Offside Front shock absorber has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2019 72,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 72,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 70,924 miles

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

plastic tray on under side of car prevents thorough inspection

Fail 7 Dec 2018 70,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

plastic tray on under side of car prevents thorough inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2017 68,935 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 67,507 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outer floors and o/s/r inner sill- attention may be required soon (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and pressure appears low

Fail 12 Dec 2016 67,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outer floors and o/s/r inner sill- attention may be required soon (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and pressure appears low

Pass 21 Dec 2015 65,558 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler cap seal cracking slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2014 63,879 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 62,081 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 59,664 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 59,664 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,372 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,366 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 57,091 miles

Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 57,091 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 43,529 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 43,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,894 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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BJ03 NBD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 47,258 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 NBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ03 NBD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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