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BV61 LRL

2011 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,589 mi
Last recorded54,589 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto40,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 LRL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 54,589 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 54,589 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 48,395 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 48,395 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 44,452 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 37,971 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 34,983 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 33,628 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 33,628 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust failure (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 31,033 miles

ns side skirt coming away but still secure

Fail 10 Aug 2018 31,033 miles

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

ns side skirt coming away but still secure

Pass 24 Jul 2017 25,547 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 23,874 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,175 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?

Based on 44,035 MOT tests across 3,356 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
3,158
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 260
coil spring broken 256
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 230
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BV61 LRL is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 40,429 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 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV61 LRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV61 LRL registered?

BV61 LRL is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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