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KN12 OVZ

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,308 mi
Last recorded64,308 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 OVZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 64,308 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 64,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 63,563 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 63,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2024 58,728 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 44,776 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 42,680 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 42,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both o/s and n/s inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 41,153 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Centre Engine Mounting Deteriorating

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 41,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Centre Engine Mounting Deteriorating

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 39,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s and n/s in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 35,480 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 32,212 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,404 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 27,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,889 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 16,686 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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KN12 OVZ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KN12 OVZ, 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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KN12 OVZ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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