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CV12 LET

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,652 mi
Last recorded55,652 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto37,527 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 LET
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 55,652 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 55,652 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 55,460 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 55,459 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 53,801 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 53,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure dislocated from top mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 51,903 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 51,035 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 51,033 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 48,560 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 175/55/15 ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 45,442 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,836 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,194 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 28,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 24,282 miles

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

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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CV12 LET is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CV12 LET, 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 CV12 LET registered?

CV12 LET is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is CV12 LET safe to buy?

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