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FA13 POM

2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,989 mi
Last recorded55,989 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A32,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA13 POM
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 55,989 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 51,813 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 51,810 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 50,668 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 38,972 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 35,740 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 31,369 miles

REAR BOX FLEXI DAMAGED

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

Pass 18 May 2018 28,415 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 24,593 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 24,593 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 20,274 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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FA13 POM is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 32,719 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 FA13 POM, 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 13 years old, this Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA13 POM is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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