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DG12 XGA

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,675 mi
Last recorded33,675 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 XGA
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 33,675 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 33,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 32,703 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 30,945 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 road springs corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 28,345 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front and naerside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 26,237 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 25,300 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 25,295 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 23,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 19,980 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 15,460 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 15,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 15,027 miles

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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DG12 XGA is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 32,974 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG12 XGA, 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 14 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG12 XGA registered?

DG12 XGA is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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