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AK12 RSZ

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,106 mi
Last recorded74,106 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto37,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 RSZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 74,106 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 74,106 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 70,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 70,480 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 68,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 63,777 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 55,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60R15 74T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60R15 74T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 55,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60R15 74T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60R15 74T (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 38,961 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn to 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 32,202 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 25,380 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 16,990 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 10,832 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?

Based on 44,035 MOT tests across 3,356 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
3,158
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 260
coil spring broken 256
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 230
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AK12 RSZ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 37,527 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 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 RSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK12 RSZ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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