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CV13 RKU

2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,946 mi
Last recorded53,946 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto40,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 RKU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 53,946 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 53,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 53,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 51,449 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 48,779 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 48,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 45,053 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 42,084 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))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,320 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 35,482 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 31,611 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,656 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 26,656 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users both sill panels insecure (6.1.B.1b)

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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CV13 RKU is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CV13 RKU, 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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What year was CV13 RKU registered?

CV13 RKU is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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