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KP12 JCU

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,233 mi
Last recorded34,233 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 JCU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 34,233 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 32,555 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 31,270 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 31,270 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 30,901 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 30,483 miles

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

both front tyres cracking and wear on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2020 29,418 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 28,919 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 28,446 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 28,030 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 26,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 15,549 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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KP12 JCU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KP12 JCU, 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 KP12 JCU registered?

KP12 JCU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is KP12 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 JCU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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