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CB52 CTB

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,420 mi
Last recorded47,420 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto37,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB52 CTB
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 47,420 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 47,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 45,455 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 45,453 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 43,032 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 40,837 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 40,836 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 38,926 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 38,919 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 37,503 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 36,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 36,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 33,044 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 33,044 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 31,999 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 27,170 miles

rear tyres have low tred

Fail 23 Feb 2017 27,170 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres have low tred

Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,288 miles

Cut in treads of right hand front tyre

Dent in left hand rear wheel inner rim

Fail 30 Mar 2016 21,288 miles

Cut in treads of right hand front tyre

Dent in left hand rear wheel inner rim

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 15,405 miles

Cuts to right hand front tyre treads not to cords

Slight dent in left hand wheel inner rim

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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CB52 CTB is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CB52 CTB, 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 CB52 CTB registered?

CB52 CTB is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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