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BG11 TGJ

2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,797 mi
Last recorded85,797 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet39,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 TGJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 85,797 miles

Nearside Outer nearside outer sill cover insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake bind

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak unknown source

Fail 5 Jan 2026 85,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer nearside outer sill cover insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake bind

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak unknown source

Pass 7 Jan 2025 81,454 miles

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

Nearside Sill cover insecure

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 77,132 miles

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

Nearside sill cover insecure

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 72,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 72,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,303 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 68,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 61,537 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 61,537 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 52,612 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 46,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jul 2018 46,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 40,917 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,381 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 29,555 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 29,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 23,533 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 23,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 23,523 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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BG11 TGJ is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG11 TGJ, 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 BG11 TGJ registered?

BG11 TGJ is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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