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N12 MVM

2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,072 mi
Last recorded52,072 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet39,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 MVM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 52,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Fail 28 Feb 2025 52,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 11 Jan 2024 51,275 miles

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

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Fail 11 Jan 2024 51,275 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 13 Dec 2022 49,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge (Secondary Grooves).

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Cracking In Tread.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 46,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 43,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 43,300 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lights lit permanently when sidelights are tuned on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise traction control light illuminated

Pass 6 Nov 2019 38,756 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 32,555 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 28,543 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 25,084 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 20,983 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 16,701 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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N12 MVM is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 39,412 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) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N12 MVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N12 MVM is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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