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BW53 NEW

2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,137 mi
Last recorded45,137 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 NEW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 45,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 40,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 36,112 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 31,201 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 24,949 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 22,399 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 22,399 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Metal on metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 20,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 18,039 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 18,039 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked by white chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 15,170 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear tyres worn low inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2016 12,340 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Auto?

Based on 3,048 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
3,111
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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BW53 NEW is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 32,069 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW53 NEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BW53 NEW is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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