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BV61 LVB

2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,923 mi
Last recorded53,923 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet39,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 LVB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 53,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 53,130 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 53,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 52,525 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 52,522 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 51,680 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 47,751 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Apr 2021 47,749 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Apr 2020 45,074 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 45,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 41,956 miles

Nearside Undertray not fully secure sill cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,217 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,841 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 34,841 miles

Side repeater not working Offside front (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,546 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,232 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 20,203 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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BV61 LVB is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LVB, 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 LVB registered?

BV61 LVB is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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