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GV11 KNL

2011 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,820 mi
Last recorded47,820 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 KNL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 47,820 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 36,935 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 30,053 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 52,740 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2018 26,266 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,794 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 13,921 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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GV11 KNL is a 2011 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 47,848 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 GV11 KNL, 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 15 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 GV11 KNL registered?

GV11 KNL is a 2011 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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