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MK11 OUW

2011 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,686 mi
Last recorded40,686 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto39,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 OUW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 40,686 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 39,957 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 39,094 miles

Backbox loose but still secure

Exhaust flexi outer shrouding broken

Various parts and places corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 39,094 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Backbox loose but still secure

Exhaust flexi outer shrouding broken

Various parts and places corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2022 38,107 miles

Exhaust flexi outer shrouding broke

Offside Front strut top slight play/ possible floating strut top

Fail 4 Nov 2022 38,107 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi outer shrouding broke

Offside Front strut top slight play/ possible floating strut top

Pass 5 Nov 2021 37,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill cover insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both head lights dim

Fail 5 Nov 2021 37,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill cover insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both head lights dim

Pass 24 Nov 2020 36,068 miles

exhaust flex worn

nearside front and nearside rear coil springs corroded

nearside front indicator light output reduced

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged and tyre slightly perished

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 32,844 miles

exhaust flex worn

nearside front indicator light output slightly reduced

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2019 32,809 miles

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

exhaust flex worn

nearside front indicator light output slightly reduced

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 27,977 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 27,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 25,034 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 22,857 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 21,686 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 20,784 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 20,384 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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MK11 OUW is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MK11 OUW, 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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MK11 OUW is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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