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12 BSA

2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,330 mi
Last recorded78,330 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 BSA
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 78,330 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 78,329 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 76,562 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 76,005 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 28 Nov 2022 68,630 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 63,043 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 56,153 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 56,153 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 47,622 miles

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 20 Jul 2018 38,145 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 30,082 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 30,082 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 20,458 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner tread

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner tread and damaged on sidewall and tread area

offside rear tyre worn/cracking on sidewalls

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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12 BSA is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 32,069 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 12 BSA, 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 13 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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12 BSA is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is 12 BSA safe to buy?

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