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BJ03 CAV

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,581 mi
Last recorded69,581 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 69,578 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and rear tyres perished

under/trays fitted can not see components

Pass 19 May 2017 64,623 miles

both front tyres cracking badly in tread pattern

Pass 23 May 2016 53,088 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,100 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 51,674 miles

1x high level stop light bulb not working

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs pitted

Pass 9 Aug 2011 51,674 miles

1x high level stop light bulb not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,824 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop light,one bulb is not working out of five

Fail 9 Jun 2010 50,360 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

highlevel stop light,one bulb is not working out of five

rear number plate is deteriorating slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,253 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Aug 2008 44,393 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 36,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 36,936 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 27,831 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 CAV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CAV, 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 CAV registered?

BJ03 CAV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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