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EJ61 XZA

2012 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,899 mi
Last recorded60,899 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet31,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 XZA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 60,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 57,809 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 57,742 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 47,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 47,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 41,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 41,231 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 34,038 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 34,038 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 31,617 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))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 27,140 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 26,235 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 22,541 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 19,919 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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EJ61 XZA is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 31,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ61 XZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ61 XZA registered?

EJ61 XZA is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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