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GY12 LZD

2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,712 mi
Last recorded111,712 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A36,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 LZD
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 111,712 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 109,759 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 109,757 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Center brake/stop light not working. Oil leak from differential.

Pass 22 Mar 2024 105,945 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 105,944 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 100,781 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 92,897 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 91,158 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 91,155 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 90,199 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 90,199 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,370 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,773 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,422 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,944 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 59,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Rear tyre nail

Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,331 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A?

Based on 1,986 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
2,875
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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GY12 LZD is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 36,404 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 Brabus Xclusive A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY12 LZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY12 LZD registered?

GY12 LZD is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GY12 LZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 LZD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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