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S5 GDL

2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,621 mi
Last recorded30,621 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A36,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 GDL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 30,621 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))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 30,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 30,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 28,705 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 28,658 miles

Coil spring corroded all - front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, front and rear. cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 28,247 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 27,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 26,923 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 25,807 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 23,871 miles

Front tyres : deteriorated / cracks in tread grooves.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 May 2016 18,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre : deteriorated / cracks in tread grooves.

Fail 18 May 2016 18,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre : deteriorated / cracks in tread grooves.

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 15,014 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A?

Based on 1,986 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
2,875
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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S5 GDL is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 36,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S5 GDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S5 GDL registered?

S5 GDL is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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