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B1 HJA

2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,521 mi
Last recorded21,521 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A36,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 HJA
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 21,521 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 21,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 21,409 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 21,348 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 21,237 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 21,235 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 20,888 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 20,009 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 19,117 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 17,547 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 15,625 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 14,117 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 12,954 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 12,947 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 10,828 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 10,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A?

Based on 1,986 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
2,875
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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B1 HJA is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 36,404 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 Brabus Xclusive A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B1 HJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B1 HJA registered?

B1 HJA is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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