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AO11 AEK

2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,414 mi
Last recorded62,414 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto50,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 AEK
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 62,414 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 60,571 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil sump corroded.

Rear Axle corroded.

Fail 18 Jan 2024 60,569 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil sump corroded.

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2022 57,395 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Dec 2022 57,395 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2021 52,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 52,152 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 52,010 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front bush/arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 50,499 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 44,839 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,867 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 36,559 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 36,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 33,609 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 33,609 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,359 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 26,636 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto?

Based on 8,517 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
3,961
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 101
coil spring broken 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61
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AO11 AEK is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 50,639 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 Fortwo Passion CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO11 AEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO11 AEK registered?

AO11 AEK is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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