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HJ13 RNU

2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,882 mi
Last recorded87,882 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ13 RNU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 87,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 82,036 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger door (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers door (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge,becoming low on tread

Fail 16 Nov 2023 82,001 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger door (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers door (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge,becoming low on tread

Pass 29 Jun 2022 63,376 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 62,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image bulb retaining clip missing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 45,299 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 30,192 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 27,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 18,710 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 18,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 17,030 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 10,985 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Auto?

Based on 3,048 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
3,111
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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HJ13 RNU is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 32,069 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ13 RNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ13 RNU registered?

HJ13 RNU is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 6 June 2013.

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