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BV61 LUR

2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,773 mi
Last recorded70,773 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet39,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 LUR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 70,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 64,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 63,239 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 63,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 61,357 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 61,357 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 60,519 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 58,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 51,243 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 44,066 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 44,066 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety suspect oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 32,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm continental 175 55 15 77T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 22,686 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 13,544 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 9,171 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 7,822 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 7,812 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 LUR 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 BV61 LUR, 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 LUR registered?

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

Is BV61 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 LUR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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