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RK12 XSG

2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,252 mi
Last recorded74,252 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 XSG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 74,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 74,248 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 71,048 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 68,123 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 65,749 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 62,843 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 62,843 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 54,101 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 54,101 miles

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

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

Offside Body panel likely to become detached cover sill (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,217 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 45,309 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 29 Feb 2016 39,592 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Plastic side sills fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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RK12 XSG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 44,934 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 RK12 XSG, 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 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK12 XSG registered?

RK12 XSG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for RK12 XSG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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