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BV61 LSL

2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,349 mi
Last recorded49,349 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet39,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 LSL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 49,349 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 49,345 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 43,225 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 37,936 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 37,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2023 32,480 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2022 27,538 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 22,921 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 21,915 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 20,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 18,932 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 35,471 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 17,177 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 15,282 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 14,180 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BV61 LSL is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV61 LSL, 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 BV61 LSL registered?

BV61 LSL is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is BV61 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 LSL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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