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LN11 VCV

2011 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

29,784 mi
Last recorded29,784 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A33,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN11 VCV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 29,784 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 29,349 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 28,806 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 27,985 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 27,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 26,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 26,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 26,424 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 26,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 25,523 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 25,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 25,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 23,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 17,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 17,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 14,178 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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LN11 VCV is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LN11 VCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN11 VCV registered?

LN11 VCV is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 6 April 2011.

Is LN11 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN11 VCV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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