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JO12 JBJ

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,249 mi
Last recorded76,249 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO12 JBJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 76,249 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 75,487 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 73,392 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 69,890 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 66,302 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 62,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 62,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 59,012 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 53,012 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 53,012 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 43,998 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 34,514 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 25,380 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,773 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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JO12 JBJ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JO12 JBJ, 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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What year was JO12 JBJ registered?

JO12 JBJ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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