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DX11 MLV

2011 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,097 mi
Last recorded70,097 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A33,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX11 MLV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 70,097 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 70,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 60,887 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 54,312 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 54,312 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 47,624 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 47,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 41,597 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 37,073 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 32,056 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 26,434 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 32,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 25,335 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 21,829 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre inner edge

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 18,683 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 14,109 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A?

Based on 1,986 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
2,875
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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DX11 MLV is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 33,206 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 Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX11 MLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX11 MLV registered?

DX11 MLV is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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