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B23 DCM

2013 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

59,338 mi
Last recorded59,338 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Smart (mcc) Fortwo34,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 DCM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 59,338 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 72,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 49,938 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 49,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 60,454 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split/smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front coil spring appears to be seated incorrectly

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 60,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split/smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front coil spring appears to be seated incorrectly

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,724 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 56,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2022 24,807 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 24,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 23,918 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 55,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 22,926 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 21,818 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 49,165 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 49,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 49,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 18,534 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 18,533 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 45,616 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 15,054 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 15,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 43,009 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 41,763 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,640 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 39,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2013 38,077 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres rubber perishing

both rear shock absorber rubber mounts slightly worn

rear o/side arch loose

Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,303 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 31,218 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 31,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 293,250 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,031 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 20,247 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 13,928 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 9,421 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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B23 DCM is a 2013 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

Across all 2013 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 34,905 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B23 DCM is a 2013 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 4 October 2013.

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