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BJ61 UYM

2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,650 mi
Last recorded99,650 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto57,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 UYM
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 99,650 miles

drivers seat slight movement-exhaust corroded-engine/gearbox mountings slightly deteriorated-headlamp lens deteriorated-all coil springs corroded-both front top shocker mountings slight lift-

x2 rear wheel bearings slight play-slight judder at rear brakes-both front top shocker mountings areas' corroded-

Fail 22 Feb 2023 99,504 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front dog bone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently rear bolts loose (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring rubbing on body (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front sill cover missing

Pass 24 Feb 2022 93,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 75,099 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 75,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2020 68,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 68,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 67,315 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 65,311 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 65,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 61,079 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 61,079 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 45,365 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 45,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 37,176 miles

offside main beam bulb in wrong

Fail 20 Nov 2014 37,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside main beam bulb in wrong

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 UYM is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UYM, 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 UYM is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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