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SP61 RAY

2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,263 mi
Last recorded45,263 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto45,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 RAY
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 45,263 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 45,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 38,183 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2021 37,909 miles

front brake disc scored and corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 35,730 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 35,730 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 30,990 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2018 30,990 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 26,281 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 26,281 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 19,967 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 19,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 13,396 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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SP61 RAY is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SP61 RAY, 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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SP61 RAY is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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