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FV12 ECW

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,511 mi
Last recorded55,511 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 ECW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 55,511 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 55,511 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 53,782 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 52,684 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 52,684 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 51,579 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 50,457 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,556 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 47,327 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 45,135 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 41,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 41,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 34,207 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,796 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,211 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 20,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FV12 ECW is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FV12 ECW, 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 FV12 ECW registered?

FV12 ECW is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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