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BF11 TVZ

2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,637 mi
Last recorded54,637 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet39,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 TVZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 54,637 miles

Body component slightly loose both side skirts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2026 54,637 miles

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

Body component slightly loose both side skirts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 May 2025 54,239 miles

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

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

both side skirts insecure

Fail 20 May 2025 54,239 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not fully going back (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both side skirts insecure

Pass 21 May 2024 52,950 miles

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

engine undertray damaged

nearside front lower side skirt insecure

offside front lower side skirt insecure

Fail 17 May 2024 52,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine undertray damaged

nearside front lower side skirt insecure

offside front lower side skirt insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2023 48,764 miles

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

lower rear transmission mounting bush perished

Pass 23 May 2022 45,600 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rubber bush split

Fail 23 May 2022 45,600 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22/21 aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective rubber bush split

Pass 22 May 2021 42,421 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 27 May 2020 39,573 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber bush perished and split

Pass 21 May 2019 33,476 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 29,593 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 29,589 miles

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

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

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

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Pass 19 May 2017 28,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front Tyres Perished (Both)

Fail 19 May 2017 28,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front Tyres Perished (Both)

Pass 17 May 2016 26,130 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 21,620 miles

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

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

front undertray damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2014 16,665 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
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BF11 TVZ is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BF11 TVZ, 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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What year was BF11 TVZ registered?

BF11 TVZ is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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