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BJ11 LXW

2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,478 mi
Last recorded58,478 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet39,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 LXW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 58,478 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 50,386 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 46,268 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 46,268 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 43,779 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 43,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall 155 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner/outer walls 175 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2022 36,223 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 31,779 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 31,539 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 28,726 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 24,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 24,863 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 21,172 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 20,411 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,286 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,988 miles

brake pedal travel limited by towing device efficiency still ok

Pass 11 Mar 2014 11,854 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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BJ11 LXW is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ11 LXW, 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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BJ11 LXW is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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