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GJ61 WDL

2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,452 mi
Last recorded54,452 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto50,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 WDL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 54,452 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 54,405 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 50,181 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 49,047 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 49,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 48,406 miles

Covers fitted above and below vehicle obscuring some components

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 48,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Covers fitted above and below vehicle obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2021 47,730 miles

Covers fitted above and below vehicle obscuring some components

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 47,730 miles

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

Covers fitted above and below vehicle obscuring some components

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 45,682 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 41,351 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 40,476 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 39,501 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 31,870 miles

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

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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GJ61 WDL is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ61 WDL, 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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GJ61 WDL is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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