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BJ61 OBG

2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,042 mi
Last recorded67,042 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto57,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 67,042 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 66,208 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 66,207 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 65,806 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,691 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 63,511 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 63,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 62,052 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 62,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 54,317 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 54,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 40,549 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2014 77,456 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 77,456 miles

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

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

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 OBG is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OBG, 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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What year was BJ61 OBG registered?

BJ61 OBG is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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