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BT13 PYB

2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,303 mi
Last recorded95,303 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto40,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 PYB
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 95,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Evergreen 155/60/15 74H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Evergreen 155/60/15 74H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front and rear suspension and steering components corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Engine stabilizer bar bushes worn

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 92,013 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower stay mounting deteriorated but not to excess. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 87,388 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside sill cover insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2023 87,388 miles

Nearside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside sill cover insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2022 80,435 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 76,399 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 69,637 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 69,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding rear drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding rear drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine oil switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 60,374 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 50,499 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 36,735 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 36,735 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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BT13 PYB is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT13 PYB, 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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BT13 PYB is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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