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BV61 SFU

2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,560 mi
Last recorded95,560 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet39,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 95,560 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 90,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 90,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 83,895 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 74,269 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 66,145 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 59,543 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 56,211 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 55,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 55,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front TYRE HEAVILY CRACKING/SPLITTING ON WALL & MAINLY TREAD

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,429 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,347 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 38,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 38,292 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SFU is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

BV61 SFU is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is BV61 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 SFU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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