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PE12 DSV

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,524 mi
Last recorded54,524 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 DSV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 54,524 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 50,213 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 44,892 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 41,103 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,048 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 39,928 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 39,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,772 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 38,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,873 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 37,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 34,819 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 26,106 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 26,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s split worn (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PE12 DSV is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE12 DSV, 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 PE12 DSV registered?

PE12 DSV is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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