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BV61 SGO

2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Orange Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,613 mi
Last recorded95,613 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet39,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 SGO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 95,613 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 95,561 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 85,205 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 85,205 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 23 Jan 2024 70,841 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 64,715 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 64,715 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 59,559 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 59,559 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 56,067 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 51,391 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 44,908 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 44,908 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 42,740 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 42,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 30,445 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 30,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 16,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 11,317 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 4,745 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 SGO is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Orange with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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