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LD12 FHZ

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,977 mi
Last recorded123,977 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 FHZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 123,977 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 119,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 110,858 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 99,005 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 90,548 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 90,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,700 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 81,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 72,957 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 66,063 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,511 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,356 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 26,438 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

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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LD12 FHZ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD12 FHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD12 FHZ registered?

LD12 FHZ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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