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EX11 VMW

2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,699 mi
Last recorded72,699 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto50,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX11 VMW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 72,699 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 72,699 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 68,878 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 68,878 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 65,717 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,287 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 59,874 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 57,009 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 52,886 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 52,143 miles

slight brake bind nearside rear.

Fail 25 Aug 2018 52,143 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

slight brake bind nearside rear.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,021 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 50,021 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 47,773 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 40,048 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 40,048 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 32,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,870 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,900 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto?

Based on 8,517 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
3,961
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 101
coil spring broken 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61
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EX11 VMW is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 50,639 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 Passion CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX11 VMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EX11 VMW registered?

EX11 VMW is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is EX11 VMW safe to buy?

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