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PO12 MRU

2012 Smc Cg 500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,180 mi
Last recorded25,180 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smc Cg 5003,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 MRU
MakeSmc
ModelCg 500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 25,180 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 10,378 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 9,830 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 9,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 8,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 8,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Smc Cg 500?

Based on 1,028 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

registration plate missing 19
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
Obligatory mirror missing 11
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 9
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PO12 MRU is a 2012 Smc Cg 500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Smc Cg 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 3,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smc Cg 500 fails its MOT is registration plate missing, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO12 MRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Cg 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Smc Cg 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO12 MRU registered?

PO12 MRU is a 2012 Smc Cg 500, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is PO12 MRU safe to buy?

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