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AJ54 SHJ

2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,804 mi
Last recorded78,804 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe42,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 SHJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 78,804 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 78,320 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 75,141 miles

Front Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside suspension arm forward mounting bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Minor windscreen damage to central lower area

Plastic under tray offside rear attachment insecure

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 75,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside suspension arm forward mounting bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Minor windscreen damage to central lower area

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

Plastic under tray offside rear attachment insecure

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 69,462 miles

age related cracking on both front tyres

knocking noise detected at front end but unable to find during test

minor screen damage

slight bind at near side rear brake

slight imbalance on front brakes near side down on performance

under tray insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2023 69,433 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

age related cracking on both front tyres

knocking noise detected at front end but unable to find during test

minor screen damage

slight bind at near side rear brake

slight imbalance on front brakes near side down on performance

under tray insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2022 64,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also starting to get low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also starting to get low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged also starting to get low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also starting to get low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front coil springs badly corroded

front driving lamps not working

Fail 26 Jul 2022 64,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also starting to get low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also starting to get low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged also starting to get low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also starting to get low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front coil springs badly corroded

front driving lamps not working

Pass 2 Dec 2020 56,498 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 41,100 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,308 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 37,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 32,833 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 29,940 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,145 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 12,346 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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AJ54 SHJ is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 42,993 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ54 SHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 15 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ54 SHJ is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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