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RV61 OEJ

2011 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,669 mi
Last recorded92,669 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto39,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 OEJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 92,669 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 84,954 miles

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 29 Sep 2023 77,960 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 77,960 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 73,527 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 73,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 68,467 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 68,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 64,690 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 63,645 miles

Handbrake lever high but not at end of travel and works fine

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 60,151 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 43,186 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 43,069 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi snapped (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 38,390 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 32,995 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front engine mount splitting

inner & outer edges on the n/s/f tyre wearing low

inner edge on the o/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

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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RV61 OEJ is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV61 OEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV61 OEJ registered?

RV61 OEJ is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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