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YF61 EFL

2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,983 mi
Last recorded44,983 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto45,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 EFL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 44,983 miles

front suspension rusted

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Nov 2024 44,649 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 44,558 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 44,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 44,185 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 43,663 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 43,129 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 43,129 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 42,129 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 39,190 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 2.99mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 36,964 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 33,650 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 29,862 miles

Front tyres wearing thin

Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,414 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 25,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 17,653 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 17,653 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 17,653 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 17,653 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 14,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YF61 EFL is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF61 EFL, 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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YF61 EFL is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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