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LG61 KGN

2011 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,020 mi
Last recorded94,020 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto39,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 KGN
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 94,020 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 93,446 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 92,658 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 92,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush where anti roll bar mounts to sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush where anti roll bar mounts to sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 89,033 miles

both front anti roll mountings 'D' rubbers have slight play

slight engine oil seepage from engine front pulley area

Fail 15 Dec 2022 89,018 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer section (flexy part broken and blowing) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to drum (1.1.11 (c))

both front anti roll bar mountings 'D' rubbers have slight play

nearside rear brake dragging slightly

slight engine oil leak from front crank pulley seal area

Pass 3 Dec 2021 86,084 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 82,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 82,224 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 78,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 71,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,734 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 59,629 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 47,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Front Part of lower sill cover trim coming adrift

Pass 27 Nov 2014 37,858 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Auto?

Based on 3,048 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
3,111
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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LG61 KGN is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 39,086 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG61 KGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG61 KGN is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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