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BF11 LGZ

2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,349 mi
Last recorded82,349 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto50,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 LGZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 82,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 82,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 76,939 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Passengers Front/Drivers Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 76,863 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 72,849 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 71,950 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 71,875 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 66,860 miles

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

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

front suspension components corrosion

front tyres worn edges

rear suspension components corrosion

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2023 66,833 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack excess play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front suspension components corrosion

front tyres worn edges

rear suspension components corrosion

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2022 61,172 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2021 53,533 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2019 41,446 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 41,446 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,044 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 37,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 32,884 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 29,951 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,327 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 20,321 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 20,319 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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BF11 LGZ is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BF11 LGZ, 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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BF11 LGZ is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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