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SJ58 RAB

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,801 mi
Last recorded89,801 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 RAB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 89,801 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 84,952 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 84,952 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 82,512 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 79,307 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 79,307 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 76,072 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 69,807 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 67,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 63,578 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 36,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2016 20,753 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 12,679 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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SJ58 RAB is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 39,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ58 RAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ58 RAB registered?

SJ58 RAB is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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