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BV61 LUT

2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,213 mi
Last recorded70,213 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet39,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 LUT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 70,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 70,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 67,606 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 66,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 62,391 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 57,997 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 57,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 53,842 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 16 Oct 2020 49,559 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 49,559 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 44,829 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Nov 2019 44,818 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,609 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 38,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 34,699 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 28,537 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 21,564 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 16,737 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 16,737 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 LUT is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LUT, 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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BV61 LUT is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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