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J20 ECB

2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,216 mi
Last recorded121,216 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 ECB
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 121,216 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 116,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Dec 2024 116,440 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2024

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 106,985 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 93,188 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 63,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 54,600 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,475 miles

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Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,437 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,879 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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J20 ECB is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J20 ECB, 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 J20 ECB registered?

J20 ECB is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 16 March 2013.

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