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WJ12 AEC

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,438 mi
Last recorded25,438 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 AEC
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 25,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/15, cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55/15, cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 25,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre 175/55/15, repairable ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/15, cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55/15, cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 21,573 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside -greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 21,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 35,993 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 tyres cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 19,778 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 19,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 18,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 16,109 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 14,128 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 12,062 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 10,039 miles

Underside protective covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 8,342 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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WJ12 AEC is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in Grey 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 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 WJ12 AEC, 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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WJ12 AEC is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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