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LN12 OEX

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,503 mi
Last recorded68,503 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 OEX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 68,503 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 68,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 67,897 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 50,733 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 38,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 37,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Top edge damaged (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 34,952 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 29,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge metal in tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 29,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge metal in tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 25,119 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 23,273 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 20,968 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,716 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,584 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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LN12 OEX 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 LN12 OEX, 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 LN12 OEX registered?

LN12 OEX is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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