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OU61 YAJ

2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,550 mi
Last recorded72,550 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet41,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 YAJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 72,550 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 72,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2025 68,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 68,576 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 64,493 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 61,295 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 60,135 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 60,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 59,241 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 56,184 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 50,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm cracked and perished around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm cracked and perished around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 50,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm cracked and perished around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm cracked and perished around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,152 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 32,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 22,154 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,214 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm tread depth.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 21,214 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm tread depth.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 16,963 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
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OU61 YAJ is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OU61 YAJ, 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 OU61 YAJ registered?

OU61 YAJ is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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