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N111 DUX

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests35 (28 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,383 mi
Last recorded31,383 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 DUX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

28 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 31,383 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 31,383 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2026 31,304 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 32,881 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 32,875 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 31,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 31,690 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 29,791 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 30,014 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 29,616 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 29,068 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 27,086 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 27,085 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 26,736 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 20,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 24,622 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 18,469 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 23,688 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 17,839 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 17,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 21,324 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full length undertrays fitted obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 15 Jul 2019 21,324 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full length undertrays fitted obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 7 Aug 2018 16,741 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 17,756 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 13,882 miles

offside front tyre cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2017 13,882 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2017 15,341 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 12,018 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 12,318 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 10,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 10,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 8,969 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 9,727 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 8,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 6,550 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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N111 DUX is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 39,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N111 DUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N111 DUX is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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