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KU12 SDX

2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,034 mi
Last recorded58,034 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A36,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 SDX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 58,034 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 55,610 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 52,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 46,003 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 42,618 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 39,958 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 39,066 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 37,084 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 37,084 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 34,406 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 62,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advise front brake pads inner wearing low.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,200 miles

Both front tyres tread cracking

Both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2016 22,873 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 20,253 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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KU12 SDX is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU12 SDX, 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 KU12 SDX registered?

KU12 SDX is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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