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EY12 VSP

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,855 mi
Last recorded87,855 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto37,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 VSP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 87,855 miles

Front noise evident from suspension area

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill cover loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 82,585 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres low inner tread

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill cover loose

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight (possible offside driveshaft oil seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 82,585 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres low inner tread

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill cover loose

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight (possible offside driveshaft oil seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 74,183 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front position lamp slightly reduced output

Nearside headlamp slightly reduced output

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside outer sill cover loose

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight (possible offside driveshaft oil seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 74,183 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front position lamp slightly reduced output

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside headlamp slightly reduced output

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside outer sill cover loose

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight (possible offside driveshaft oil seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 64,361 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (O)seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 57,979 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 52,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre low tread

Fail 17 Nov 2020 52,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre low tread

Pass 10 May 2019 42,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 30,584 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 21,007 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 21,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,861 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?

Based on 44,035 MOT tests across 3,356 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
3,158
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 260
coil spring broken 256
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 230
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EY12 VSP is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in White 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 Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 37,527 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 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY12 VSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EY12 VSP is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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