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BV61 LTA

2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,747 mi
Last recorded45,747 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet39,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 LTA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 45,747 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 40,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2025 40,141 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 39,770 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 39,287 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 38,581 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 37,350 miles

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing rubbing radiator hose (2.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 37,350 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing rubbing radiator hose (2.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 35,315 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 32,616 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 29,785 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 27,425 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 27,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,647 miles

Offside Front tyre tread split

Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,547 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 20,219 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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BV61 LTA is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc 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 LTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV61 LTA registered?

BV61 LTA is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is BV61 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 LTA 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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