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LM12 DSE

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,736 mi
Last recorded65,736 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 DSE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 65,736 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Oct 2025 65,736 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2024 62,810 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Nov 2023 60,914 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 57,308 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 47,981 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 13 Oct 2020 39,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155\60\15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175\55\15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 36,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 34,562 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 28,590 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 26,661 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 22,248 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,466 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 14,951 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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LM12 DSE is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LM12 DSE, 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 LM12 DSE registered?

LM12 DSE is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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