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BJ03 NHN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,582 mi
Last recorded47,582 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,582 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 47,582 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,947 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 37,947 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,221 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 29,221 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,996 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 14,714 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 12,246 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 12,246 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers worn

nsr light damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Jun 2010 11,434 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 10,243 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 10,243 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2008 8,118 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 4,832 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 NHN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHN, 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 NHN registered?

BJ03 NHN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 NHN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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