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FN61 AFE

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Grey Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,752 mi
Last recorded50,752 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 AFE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 50,752 miles

some corrosion on underside and suspension components

Pass 19 Jun 2025 50,574 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 50,042 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 50,040 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 49,473 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 48,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 47,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 45,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,889 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 39,541 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 39,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,241 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,761 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,687 miles

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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FN61 AFE is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Grey with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN61 AFE, 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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What year was FN61 AFE registered?

FN61 AFE is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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