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BJ03 BYA

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,292 mi
Last recorded75,292 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 75,292 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 75,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 58,560 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 34,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 34,045 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 BYA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BYA, 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 BYA registered?

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

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