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SV12 PCU

2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,432 mi
Last recorded126,432 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,934 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 PCU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 126,432 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 117,413 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 117,413 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 113,228 miles

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jun 2022 113,228 miles

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Apr 2021 110,773 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 105,843 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 105,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 88,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2018 73,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2018 73,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2017 58,674 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 58,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn below legal limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2016 40,386 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 27,666 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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SV12 PCU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV12 PCU, 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 SV12 PCU registered?

SV12 PCU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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