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FV13 MVT

2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,511 mi
Last recorded60,511 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A32,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 MVT
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 60,511 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 59,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 55,969 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 55,081 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 53,795 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 52,842 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 40,913 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 40,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 32,150 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 32,002 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (flexy) (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Daytime running lamp light intensity obviously reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Daytime running lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2017 24,694 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 20,823 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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FV13 MVT is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV13 MVT, 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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What year was FV13 MVT registered?

FV13 MVT is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is FV13 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 MVT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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