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DE11 AUG

2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,618 mi
Last recorded81,618 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto50,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 AUG
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 81,618 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 81,580 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 76,655 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 71,980 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 71,976 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front side lights come on when brake pedal pushed,only when side lights are off (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working not working when side lights are on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 67,542 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 61,689 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 57,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 155/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 53,083 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 46,124 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 39,853 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inside sidewall cracked ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 33,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 24,508 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 15,221 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto?

Based on 8,517 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
3,961
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 101
coil spring broken 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61
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DE11 AUG is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 50,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE11 AUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE11 AUG is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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