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BU03 YUJ

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,346 mi
Last recorded92,346 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 YUJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 92,346 miles

Front disc's slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2023 91,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 91,829 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,896 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated - tail pipe missing.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 88,896 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated - tail pipe missing.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 86,865 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,184 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust tip corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,941 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

Fail 4 Mar 2019 76,941 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 71,737 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe has corrrosion

sump has corrosion

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 6 Mar 2018 71,737 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust tail pipe has corrrosion

sump has corrosion

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,553 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 66,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 60,532 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,284 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 55,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,391 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,273 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,225 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 37,225 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,440 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,950 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre wall has slight cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,300 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 17,492 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,553 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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BU03 YUJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BU03 YUJ, 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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BU03 YUJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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