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HG12 RTZ

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,436 mi
Last recorded59,436 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 RTZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 59,436 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 56,680 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 56,680 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 55,962 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 54,330 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 51,730 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 51,730 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 51,456 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,556 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 47,641 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 43,702 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,908 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 23 May 2015 24,369 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 24,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HG12 RTZ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HG12 RTZ, 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 HG12 RTZ registered?

HG12 RTZ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is HG12 RTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 RTZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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