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HV61 FJK

2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,341 mi
Last recorded103,341 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto57,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 FJK
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 103,341 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 103,134 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 102,587 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear handbrake down on performance

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported cross axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

washer pipe leaking

Fail 1 Mar 2024 102,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported cross axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear handbrake down on performance

washer pipe leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2023 96,543 miles

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

slight damage o/s & n/s/r bumper

Pass 6 Apr 2022 86,005 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mount deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 80,719 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 68,850 miles

Front running lights wiring insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2019 61,375 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 60,974 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 60,841 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 55,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 46,264 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 46,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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HV61 FJK is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV61 FJK, 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 HV61 FJK registered?

HV61 FJK is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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