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BJ61 OBF

2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,127 mi
Last recorded59,127 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto57,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 59,127 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 59,127 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

eml on

Pass 29 Nov 2016 52,245 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 52,237 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 47,906 miles

front undertray brocken

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2015 47,906 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front undertray brocken

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2014 39,164 miles

front undertray broken

Fail 20 Nov 2014 39,164 miles

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

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

front undertray broken

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 OBF is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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