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AM11 BUY

2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,176 mi
Last recorded63,176 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet39,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM11 BUY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 63,176 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 63,176 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 60,991 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 60,991 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 57,631 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 54,397 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer bar mounting split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 50,905 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer flexi joint broken, not leaking. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,922 miles

Nearside Boot lid slightly loose slight play in nearside boot lid hinge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking in valve stem (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 42,016 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 37,142 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 31,824 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 31 Jul 2017 31,819 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 26,778 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 26,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,504 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 16,604 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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AM11 BUY is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 39,412 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM11 BUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AM11 BUY is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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