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N222 POD

2010 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

White Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,109 mi
Last recorded73,109 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet40,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 POD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 73,109 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 72,656 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 77,432 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 69,422 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 67,707 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 66,883 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 65,356 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 63,558 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 63,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2017 57,317 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 57,315 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing broken up (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2016 38,238 miles

SERVICE LAMP LIT

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT INSIDE EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2016 38,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SERVICE LAMP LIT

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT INSIDE EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 33,017 miles

both front tyres limits 155/60/15

Fail 16 May 2015 33,017 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres limits 155/60/15

Pass 24 May 2014 27,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyre size 155/60/15

Pass 4 May 2013 20,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
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N222 POD is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in White with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 40,505 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 N222 POD, 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 16 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N222 POD registered?

N222 POD is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 13 May 2010.

Is N222 POD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N222 POD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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