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BC03 CUJ

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,601 mi
Last recorded75,601 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 CUJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 75,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 75,599 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 72,707 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mountings worn

rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 10 Jan 2015 72,506 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal travel . hand brake lever travel

engine mountings worn

rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,807 miles

both front shocks weeping close to excess

both front tyres perishing very close to excess (where inner sidewall meets tread)

front brake pads worn close to legal limits

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s/f lower arm bottem balljoint dust cover perishing

Fail 21 Jan 2014 63,807 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front shocks weeping close to excess

both front tyres perishing very close to excess (where inner sidewall meets tread)

front brake pads worn close to legal limits

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s/f lower arm bottem balljoint dust cover perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2013 58,563 miles

n/side front tyre aged cracks

Fail 12 Jan 2013 58,547 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/side front tyre aged cracks

Fail 17 Nov 2012 58,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres have age cracks

Pass 22 Aug 2011 56,726 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 51,823 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 51,823 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,284 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 19,248 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 19,248 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 15,204 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BC03 CUJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,272 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC03 CUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC03 CUJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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