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J321 CAD

2013 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests38 (30 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,000 mi
Last recorded64,000 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ321 CAD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

30 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 64,000 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 64,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2025 42,996 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 59,188 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 40,131 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 56,837 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 36,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 53,560 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 53,550 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator not working sidemarker (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 31,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 49,423 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 49,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 26,565 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 48,228 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 21,942 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 44,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 44,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 19,129 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 17,174 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 40,442 miles

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 31 May 2018 16,334 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 38,635 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 38,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 3 Jul 2017 13,514 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 37,051 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 9,874 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 37,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill trims fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,649 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 34,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,313 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs corroded

under panels fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,804 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,429 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,829 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,627 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,546 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 23,546 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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J321 CAD is a 2013 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J321 CAD, 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 13 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 J321 CAD registered?

J321 CAD is a 2013 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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