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S20 BMC

2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Grey Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,342 mi
Last recorded91,342 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 BMC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 91,342 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 86,177 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 81,580 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 78,431 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 75,091 miles

All 4 tyre depths getting low

Pass 17 May 2021 72,292 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 70,660 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 66,678 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 61,853 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 61,852 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 56,287 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 50,858 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 38,007 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)

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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S20 BMC is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Grey with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S20 BMC, 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 S20 BMC registered?

S20 BMC is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is S20 BMC safe to buy?

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