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OU11 HYJ

2011 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,444 mi
Last recorded87,444 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) City Coupe42,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU11 HYJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 87,444 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 87,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 72,544 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 56,715 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 48,325 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 46,035 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 46,033 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 43,217 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 41,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay, Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2019 36,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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))

Under shields fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2018 25,465 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 25,154 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 25,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 13,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 13,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OU11 HYJ is a 2011 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 42,484 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU11 HYJ, 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 15 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU11 HYJ?

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What year was OU11 HYJ registered?

OU11 HYJ is a 2011 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is OU11 HYJ safe to buy?

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