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BW08 CAN

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,572 mi
Last recorded40,572 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto37,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 CAN
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 40,572 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 38,740 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 37,253 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 37,257 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 35,142 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 30,430 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 27,140 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 24,028 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 24,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 20,711 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 18,510 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 14,901 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BW08 CAN is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BW08 CAN, 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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What year was BW08 CAN registered?

BW08 CAN is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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The MOT history for BW08 CAN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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