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GV12 SOU

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Grey Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,734 mi
Last recorded30,734 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 SOU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 30,734 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 40,648 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 19,858 miles

Offside Front v low from edges

Rear tyres v low

Pass 5 Sep 2022 16,425 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 15,264 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 12,726 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 12,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 11,052 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 10,117 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 9,049 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 8,398 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 8,398 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 7,525 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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GV12 SOU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Grey with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GV12 SOU, 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 GV12 SOU registered?

GV12 SOU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is GV12 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 SOU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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