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AO12 FRU

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,537 mi
Last recorded115,537 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto37,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FRU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 115,537 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 115,537 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 112,675 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 112,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall, 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 109,280 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 105,628 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 100,972 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 96,525 miles

covers and under trays fitted

oil leak not excessive

tyre slight damage o/s/f

Fail 7 Dec 2020 96,525 miles

Central Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 96,470 miles

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

Central Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 91,519 miles

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

slight brake bind n/s/f and n/s/r

small oil leak from timing casing area

Pass 16 Jan 2019 87,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.4mm legal tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 87,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.4mm legal tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 84,421 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,342 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 81,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 76,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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AO12 FRU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO12 FRU, 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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AO12 FRU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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