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B11 BSE

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,218 mi
Last recorded82,218 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 BSE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 82,218 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 82,026 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 81,697 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 81,658 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,625 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,064 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 79,018 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 74,540 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 74,540 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 67,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,608 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 64,259 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Sump corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,769 miles

Front and rear brakes minor judder

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,490 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 52,490 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 44,639 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 36,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 36,027 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,952 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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B11 BSE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B11 BSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was B11 BSE registered?

B11 BSE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is B11 BSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 BSE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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