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LM12 DMU

2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,373 mi
Last recorded92,373 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A36,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 DMU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 92,373 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate

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

Offside Front brake backplate

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 1 Jun 2024 86,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 heatsheild loose

parking lever has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Jun 2024 86,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 heatsheild loose

parking lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 May 2023 80,701 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 73,061 miles

both outer sill panels loose underneath

brake fluid level cant be seen under panels

Pass 19 Apr 2021 70,502 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 70,464 miles

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

Offside number plate light slightly dim.

Pass 28 May 2020 69,913 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,690 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 65,690 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits rear exhaust broken on flexi pipe (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perished badly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

unable do emission due to broken exhaust

Pass 27 Feb 2018 56,790 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2017 38,197 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 37,956 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2016 22,251 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 15,218 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 15,218 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 DMU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DMU, 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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LM12 DMU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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