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M3 WVB

2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,603 mi
Last recorded83,603 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet41,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 WVB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 83,603 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 82,827 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 82,803 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 82,014 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 81,704 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 81,704 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 74,896 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 May 2022 74,896 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Aug 2020 71,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Lower Body panel slightly loose Side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Body panel slightly loose Side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 71,230 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Lower Body panel slightly loose Side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Body panel slightly loose Side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 60,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,629 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 44,728 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 24,407 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 24,407 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aerrow (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,361 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 17,200 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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M3 WVB is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M3 WVB, 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 M3 WVB registered?

M3 WVB is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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