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BV13 FXW

2013 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,937 mi
Last recorded52,937 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Smart (mcc) Fortwo34,905 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 FXW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 52,937 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 52,935 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 50,738 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 50,573 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,980 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 49,471 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 72,023 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 47,306 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 40,874 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 40,874 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 32,349 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 32,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 26,231 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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BV13 FXW is a 2013 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Black with a 999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV13 FXW registered?

BV13 FXW is a 2013 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BV13 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 FXW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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