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K11 PKA

2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,045 mi
Last recorded176,045 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet41,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 PKA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 176,045 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 176,045 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 172,446 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 172,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre has sidewall cracks (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 166,321 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 155,951 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2022 144,552 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 144,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 134,146 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 130,622 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 130,622 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 112,733 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 112,731 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 92,626 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 92,626 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 76,311 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 76,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,768 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,769 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 35,889 miles

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

Offside Rear 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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K11 PKA is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K11 PKA, 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 K11 PKA registered?

K11 PKA is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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