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FV61 GYC

2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,174 mi
Last recorded60,174 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet41,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 GYC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 60,174 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 59,624 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 57,744 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 57,628 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 57,628 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 57,500 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,829 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,526 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,357 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,621 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 47,906 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,899 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,173 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 41,173 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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FV61 GYC is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV61 GYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV61 GYC registered?

FV61 GYC is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 8 October 2011.

Is FV61 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 GYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV61 GYC have outstanding finance?

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