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BG61 VMJ

2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,583 mi
Last recorded92,583 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto45,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VMJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 92,583 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 91,167 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 89,053 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 88,545 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 84,329 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 84,329 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 69,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside side skirt loose

rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,336 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 52,772 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 52,771 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 52,174 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 51,104 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 51,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn heavily inner edge

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto?

Based on 11,321 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
3,214
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 57
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BG61 VMJ is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 45,070 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 Pulse Mhd Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG61 VMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BG61 VMJ registered?

BG61 VMJ is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is BG61 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 VMJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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