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EY13 LAO

2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto33,229 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY13 LAO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2026

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2025

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

small oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2025

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

small oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2024 74,864 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 74,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 70,718 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 66,885 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 66,885 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 62,703 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 59,381 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,705 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 42,877 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 42,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2017 38,465 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 38,465 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 29,160 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 29,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EY13 LAO is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 33,229 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 EY13 LAO, 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 13 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EY13 LAO is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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