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BJ13 YKM

2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,664 mi
Last recorded95,664 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto40,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 YKM
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 95,664 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 95,198 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 91,282 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 91,282 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 81,543 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 69,410 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 69,410 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 67,711 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 67,711 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 59,979 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 59,972 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 50,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 36,145 miles

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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BJ13 YKM is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 40,779 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 CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ13 YKM, 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 13 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ13 YKM is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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