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BJ61 OAL

2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,909 mi
Last recorded108,909 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto57,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 OAL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 108,909 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 108,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2024 103,692 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front offside headlamp intensity less than nearside

Pass 1 Aug 2023 97,975 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 97,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 92,093 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan has residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 90,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 87,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 82,120 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front and offside rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,329 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 78,329 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 69,469 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 69,469 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,866 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 34,746 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 34,746 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OAL is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OAL, 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 OAL is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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