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BJ03 NBZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Green Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,048 mi
Last recorded61,048 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 NBZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,048 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 61,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

not all bulbs working in centre brake light

Pass 30 Jul 2011 56,774 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 56,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,370 miles

offside headlight giving incorrect pattern

Pass 22 Jul 2009 48,926 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,905 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,151 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,831 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 NBZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Green with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

BJ03 NBZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is BJ03 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 NBZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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