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A20 XDJ

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,895 mi
Last recorded119,895 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 XDJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 119,895 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 119,240 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 119,230 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 118,110 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 117,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 109,704 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 109,672 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 107,827 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 104,821 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 102,270 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 99,376 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 76,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto?

Based on 8,517 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
3,961
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 101
coil spring broken 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61
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A20 XDJ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 48,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 XDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A20 XDJ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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