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BT13 PYY

2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,242 mi
Last recorded48,242 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto40,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 PYY
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 48,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2025 45,638 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 43,258 miles

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

Light corrosion underneath

Fail 30 May 2024 43,205 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake back plates corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2024 43,113 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 24" flat mount blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 21" flat mount blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has a temporary repair in the tread area 175/55R15

engine coolant header tank below minimum

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

manufacturers plated exhaust value 0.51 1/m

Pass 24 Jan 2023 42,265 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 42,143 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 42,143 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 39,368 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 37,274 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 31,167 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 20 Feb 2018 25,668 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 25,668 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 23,992 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 20,899 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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BT13 PYY is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PYY, 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 PYY is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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