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YS12 DVO

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,868 mi
Last recorded49,868 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 DVO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 49,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 48,789 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 46,641 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 44,512 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 44,512 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 40,622 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 37,524 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 37,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 33,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 30,956 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 30,844 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,515 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,201 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 13,360 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 13,360 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YS12 DVO is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS12 DVO, 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 YS12 DVO registered?

YS12 DVO is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is YS12 DVO safe to buy?

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