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FV11 MDO

2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,575 mi
Last recorded69,575 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto57,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 MDO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 69,575 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 65,541 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 65,537 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 62,782 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2021 58,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low , on limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer edge.. ()

Fail 18 Jan 2021 58,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low , on limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer edge.. ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 50,045 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 50,045 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 45,311 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 44,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,341 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,029 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,598 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 27,638 miles

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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FV11 MDO is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FV11 MDO, 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 FV11 MDO registered?

FV11 MDO is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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