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BJ61 OAG

2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,163 mi
Last recorded81,163 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto57,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 OAG
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,163 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 81,163 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 73,255 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 63,772 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All four brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 63,639 miles

Emissions not tested Due to smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Body panel likely to become detached Sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All four brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,366 miles

Central engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 52,366 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 45,673 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 39,084 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 38,862 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in offside rear

Pass 21 Nov 2014 31,339 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 31,339 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto?

Based on 4,291 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
3,775
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
brake binding 23
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BJ61 OAG is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 57,248 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 CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ61 OAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BJ61 OAG is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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