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EN12 XFT

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,964 mi
Last recorded56,964 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 XFT
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 56,964 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 56,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL DAMAGED

Fail 30 Mar 2024 56,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL DAMAGED

Pass 17 Mar 2023 52,928 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 52,898 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 51,117 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 51,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 51,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 47,897 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 58,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 41,956 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 31,808 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 31,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 49,308 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,636 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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EN12 XFT is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EN12 XFT, 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.

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What year was EN12 XFT registered?

EN12 XFT is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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