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HIL 6179

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,897 mi
Last recorded23,897 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 6179
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 23,897 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 22,522 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 21,095 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 19,604 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust flexi joint slightly damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2022 17,466 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 14,904 miles

n/s/r tyre under pressure / slight bind on n/s/r wheel / under covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2020 14,538 miles

very slight bind on n/s/r wheel

Fail 10 Jan 2020 14,538 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

very slight bind on n/s/r wheel

Pass 15 Jan 2019 12,156 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 10,191 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 8,490 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 5,422 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 4,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HIL 6179 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 92.3%.

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 HIL 6179, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HIL 6179 registered?

HIL 6179 is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is HIL 6179 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 6179 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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