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LG12 CXZ

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,334 mi
Last recorded67,334 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 CXZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 67,334 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 67,333 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 66,749 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 63,550 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 63,550 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 53,882 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 51,647 miles

under trays fitted obsuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2021 48,210 miles

Offside Front driving light intermitent fault

Pass 25 Mar 2020 44,555 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 36,964 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 33,244 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 29,756 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 23,631 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,931 miles

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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LG12 CXZ 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 85.7%.

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 LG12 CXZ, 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 LG12 CXZ registered?

LG12 CXZ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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