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RO51 RUS

2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,301 mi
Last recorded55,301 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 RUS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 55,301 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 51,682 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 47,697 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 43,865 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,622 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 39,621 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 33,222 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 30,230 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 28,617 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 13 Nov 2018 28,617 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 26,393 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 26,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 25,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 18,580 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 13,856 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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RO51 RUS is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO51 RUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO51 RUS registered?

RO51 RUS is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is RO51 RUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 RUS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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