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DE10 LVE

2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,915 mi
Last recorded41,915 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet41,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 LVE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 41,915 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 39,539 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 37,262 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 34,525 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 30,860 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 27,631 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 27,530 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 21,958 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 20,878 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 20,878 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 18,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 15,348 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 11,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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DE10 LVE is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DE10 LVE, 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 DE10 LVE registered?

DE10 LVE is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is DE10 LVE safe to buy?

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