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BJ13 FFT

2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,646 mi
Last recorded40,646 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto40,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 FFT
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 40,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 40,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jun 2022 38,906 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 38,001 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 37,141 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 32,386 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 28,762 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 22,389 miles

both rear tyres have worn tread

exhaust emission too clean to measure!

Fail 8 Apr 2017 22,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres have worn tread

exhaust emission too clean to measure!

Pass 8 Apr 2016 17,245 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 17,245 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto?

Based on 8,517 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
3,961
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 101
coil spring broken 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61
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BJ13 FFT is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 40,779 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 CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ13 FFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ13 FFT registered?

BJ13 FFT is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ13 FFT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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