Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto (2011)
2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
CarHunch analysed 144 real MOT records for the 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 Smart Fortwo is a reliability concern: it posts a 68.2% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, and 21.5% of these cars have suffered a dangerous defect—a notably high proportion that buyers should take seriously. The petrol version's 65.8% pass rate is particularly weak, suggesting consistent issues across the cohort.
At 45,520 miles median mileage, these are relatively low-mileage examples, yet they're accumulating 1.94 failures and 8 advisories per test on average—indicating that age and condition matter more than miles on this model. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake systems, suspension, and electrical components, since the dangerous defect rate suggests structural weaknesses rather than wear-and-tear fixes.
What to check before buying a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 21.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (91%) | 131 | 65.8% | 2.07 |
| Other (9%) | 13 | 92.3% | 0.62 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto vehicles fall between 32,310 and 60,188 miles.
2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 95 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 89% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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