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LM12 ZCN

2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,712 mi
Last recorded52,712 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A36,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 ZCN
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 52,712 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 51,858 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 50,044 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 47,956 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 47,081 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 44,114 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 44,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2020 39,439 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 39,435 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 30,103 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 26,001 miles

Rear exhaust box secured via temporary measure

Fail 8 Dec 2017 26,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust box secured via temporary measure

Fail 29 Nov 2017 25,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres have cuts in the sidewall

Fail 13 Sep 2016 20,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

both rear tyres have cuts in the sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,980 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

crack in windscreen outside zone A exceeding 40mm but not in the drivers view of the road

front wipers worn/smearing

Fail 16 Jun 2015 16,979 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

crack in windscreen outside zone A exceeding 40mm but not in the drivers view of the road

front wipers worn/smearing

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 ZCN is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZCN, 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 ZCN is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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