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LT12 AUX

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,516 mi
Last recorded46,516 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 AUX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 46,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 45,447 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 42,327 miles

Central Rear Minor oil leak from engine.

Pass 1 Jun 2022 40,311 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 38,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2019 28,699 miles

exhaust flexi damaged but not leaking any gases

Pass 14 Jun 2018 27,201 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 25,867 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 25,867 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,380 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 21,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,141 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 15,141 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LT12 AUX is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LT12 AUX, 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 LT12 AUX registered?

LT12 AUX is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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