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EF12 JRZ

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,730 mi
Last recorded51,730 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto37,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 JRZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 51,730 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2025 49,248 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 46,230 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 17 May 2023 43,098 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 39,939 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust flexible section cover loose.

Offside front brake disc corroding.

Offside front outer brake pad getting low and showing signs of overheating.

Pass 28 May 2021 35,486 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust flexible coupling cover loose.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 17 Jun 2020 31,490 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust flexible section cover loose.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2.8mm and outer sidewall perishing.

Slight blow from exhaust flexible section.

Fail 17 Jun 2020 31,490 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust flexible section cover loose.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2.8mm and outer sidewall perishing.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight blow from exhaust flexible section.

Pass 20 Jun 2019 28,372 miles

Exhaust flexible section cover loose.

Fail 20 Jun 2019 28,372 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust flexible section cover loose.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 24,538 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nail in outer edge of offside front tyre.

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 1.64mm.

Offside front tyre outer sidewall perishing.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 1.65mm.

Fail 12 Jun 2018 24,538 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nail in outer edge of offside front tyre.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 1.64mm.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre outer sidewall perishing.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 1.65mm.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 18,839 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 16,051 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 13,052 miles

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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EF12 JRZ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF12 JRZ, 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 EF12 JRZ registered?

EF12 JRZ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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