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GD12 MGJ

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,796 mi
Last recorded63,796 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 MGJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 63,796 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2024 58,691 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2023 54,483 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 54,479 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 52,095 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 42,995 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 42,189 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 40,174 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 34,382 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 22,681 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 22,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 16,868 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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GD12 MGJ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GD12 MGJ, 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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GD12 MGJ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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