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RJ12 ZLX

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,890 mi
Last recorded70,890 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 ZLX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 70,890 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various corrosion to the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 5 Sep 2024 70,558 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various corrosion to the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 19 Sep 2023 70,166 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various corrosion to the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 14 Sep 2022 69,680 miles

Exhaust flexi is in poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 69,680 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall 175.55.15.T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi is in poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 69,431 miles

Exhaust flexi is in poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 68,761 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 68,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155.60.15.74T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175.55.15.77T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155.60.15.74T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low 175.55.15.77T (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 68,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 64,199 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,533 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 50,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 34,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

damage to outer wall of n/s/f tyre

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2016 34,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

damage to outer wall of n/s/f tyre

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 24,018 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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RJ12 ZLX is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RJ12 ZLX, 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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RJ12 ZLX is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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