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S3 LUD

2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,154 mi
Last recorded100,154 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet41,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 LUD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 100,154 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 100,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 97,404 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 94,154 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 90,966 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 86,298 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 86,298 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle broken spring has worn the sidewall but not down to cords as yet (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 83,399 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 81,356 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 77,966 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2018 77,941 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2017 65,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has high and low spots on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components

Pass 8 Oct 2016 38,237 miles

Nearside Front tyre has high and low spots on the inner edge.

Offside Rear driveshaft seal is leaking.

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 15,574 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 12,235 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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S3 LUD is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S3 LUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 LUD registered?

S3 LUD is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 July 2011.

Is S3 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 LUD 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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