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EN12 VTU

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,832 mi
Last recorded73,832 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto37,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 VTU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 73,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread sections (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread sections (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 70,747 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 70,747 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 65,268 miles

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 65,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 58,115 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 47,868 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 33,805 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 14 Oct 2019 29,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55 R15 77T (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 16 Oct 2018 21,966 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 21,966 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 13,454 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 3,625 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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EN12 VTU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EN12 VTU, 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 EN12 VTU registered?

EN12 VTU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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