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KV11 CLJ

2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,262 mi
Last recorded74,262 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto45,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 CLJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 74,262 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 74,230 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 71,853 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 71,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 69,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 64,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 59,493 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 59,493 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 59,488 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly cracked and nail in both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 56,141 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 56,141 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 52,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 52,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 49,638 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 44,792 miles

plastic under-trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2017 40,000 miles

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

underside covered in plastic undertrays preventing full inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2017 40,000 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken at flexible pipe (7.3.A.1)

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

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

underside covered in plastic undertrays preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2016 34,054 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 26,820 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 20,023 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 19,915 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto?

Based on 11,321 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
3,214
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 57
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KV11 CLJ is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 45,070 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 Pulse Mhd Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV11 CLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KV11 CLJ is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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