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FY11 BBX

2011 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,548 mi
Last recorded69,548 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Smart (mcc) City Coupe42,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 BBX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,548 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 69,548 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 64,100 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 60,663 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 60,662 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 55,704 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 42,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 42,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,490 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 42,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 42,444 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,098 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 42,098 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,728 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,108 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 25,057 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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FY11 BBX is a 2011 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2011 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 42,484 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY11 BBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 15 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY11 BBX registered?

FY11 BBX is a 2011 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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