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LM12 DLU

2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,934 mi
Last recorded49,934 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A36,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 DLU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 49,934 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,813 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 49,767 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,740 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged offside front outer rim & nearside rear outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

vehicle body outer sill plastic casing cover missing

Fail 21 Jun 2016 43,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high nearside & offside (1.8)

Road wheel slightly damaged offside front outer rim & nearside rear outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

vehicle body outer sill plastic casing cover missing

Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,907 miles

Engine oil leak from lower crank shaft pulley seal.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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LM12 DLU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM12 DLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM12 DLU registered?

LM12 DLU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LM12 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 DLU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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