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WU11 YTS

2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,080 mi
Last recorded69,080 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto57,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 YTS
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 69,080 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2025 67,554 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 67,554 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 67,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 50,767 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 49,241 miles

Sump rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2022 47,919 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 46,135 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 45,247 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 39,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower part of coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 39,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower part of coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 36,154 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 32,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall.

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion to rear subframe.

Fail 2 Feb 2017 32,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion to rear subframe.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 28,434 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 28,433 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 24,538 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,365 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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WU11 YTS is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WU11 YTS, 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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WU11 YTS is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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