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9 BHM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

103,820 mi
Last recorded103,820 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 BHM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 103,820 miles

Underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2025 103,417 miles

Underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 14 Jan 2025 103,415 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sill/inner arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2024 102,689 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 101,298 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 100,029 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 100,029 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 98,845 miles

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

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

both headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 3 Oct 2019 96,526 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 96,526 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 93,727 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 93,727 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread left and perishing on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 90,820 miles

Left hand front outer cover split

Fail 8 Sep 2017 90,820 miles

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

Left hand front outer cover split

Pass 21 Sep 2016 88,633 miles

Underbody coverd with over covers inspection limited.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 88,632 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Underbody coverd with over covers inspection limited.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,460 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 810,022 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 78,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 78,246 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,860 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 75,028 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,361 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 49,781 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,177 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 37,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 26,512 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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9 BHM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 9 BHM, 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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9 BHM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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