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CV12 YRM

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,755 mi
Last recorded70,755 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 YRM
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 70,755 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 70,751 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 69,540 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 68,575 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 68,568 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 59,833 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 59,423 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 48,285 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,142 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 27,796 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 23,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 19,715 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 16,102 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 16,085 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,854 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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CV12 YRM is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 48,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV12 YRM, 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 14 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV12 YRM is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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