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LG12 VVX

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,725 mi
Last recorded95,725 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 VVX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 95,725 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 94,570 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 94,570 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 88,239 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 88,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 82,548 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,040 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear washer inop

Pass 2 May 2019 72,016 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 72,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Puntured

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 54,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,940 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 31,798 miles

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

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

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 VVX is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 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 VVX, 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.

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What year was LG12 VVX registered?

LG12 VVX is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is LG12 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 VVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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