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CV61 YEY

2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,802 mi
Last recorded75,802 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet41,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 YEY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 75,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around flexi pipe before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 75,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around flexi pipe before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 69,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 63,509 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 58,159 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 52,882 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 52,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 47,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 42,193 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 42,192 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 36,613 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 22 Jun 2018 36,105 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 35,440 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,141 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 34,042 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 33,665 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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CV61 YEY is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 41,173 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 CV61 YEY, 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 15 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CV61 YEY registered?

CV61 YEY is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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