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BJ03 BXL

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,147 mi
Last recorded80,147 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BXL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 80,147 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 77,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 May 2016 74,506 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 70,812 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 70,812 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 64,886 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,402 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,692 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 May 2011 37,811 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,193 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,447 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 35,700 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,452 miles

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2006 30,121 miles

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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BJ03 BXL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BJ03 BXL, 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 BJ03 BXL registered?

BJ03 BXL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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