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BW11 FWB

2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,616 mi
Last recorded83,616 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet39,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 FWB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 83,616 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 83,414 miles

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 72,380 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 60,396 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 49,772 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 40,094 miles

Offside security to o/s/sill cover

wear to gearbox mount

Fail 9 Feb 2022 40,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside security to o/s/sill cover

wear to gearbox mount

Pass 13 Feb 2021 31,469 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 31,367 miles

Brake performance not tested tyres cord, front pads/disc's metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal with pad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 3 Jul 2019 21,701 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 25 Jun 2018 18,944 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 18,944 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 16,612 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 14,020 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 13,378 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 11,141 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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BW11 FWB is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW11 FWB, 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 BW11 FWB registered?

BW11 FWB is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 2 August 2011.

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