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CP08 JVP

2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,839 mi
Last recorded44,839 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A36,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 JVP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 44,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 44,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 42,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 36,429 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 28,236 miles

Front Pads worn low on both sides.

Front Wear to inner edges of both front tyres

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted 1 buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted 3 buckles on inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 28,236 miles

Front Pads worn low on both sides.

Front Wear to inner edges of both front tyres

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted 1 buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted 3 buckles on inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 22,393 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 22,393 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working High level stop lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 11,447 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2020 11,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 2,222 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 1,901 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 1,697 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 1,374 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A?

Based on 1,986 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
2,875
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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CP08 JVP is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 36,404 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 Brabus Xclusive A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP08 JVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CP08 JVP is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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