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KY11 JUE

2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,642 mi
Last recorded65,642 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet41,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 JUE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 65,642 miles

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 65,642 miles

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

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 63,916 miles

FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED

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

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 62,694 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 62,693 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 61,652 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 56,805 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 56,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front headlight beam image not creaked

Pass 1 Dec 2020 49,096 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 48,389 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 46,016 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 46,004 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 44,368 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,992 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 38,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 33,191 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 33,191 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,629 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 19,165 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 19,165 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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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KY11 JUE is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol 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 KY11 JUE, 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 KY11 JUE registered?

KY11 JUE is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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