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LP61 PXB

2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,561 mi
Last recorded41,561 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A36,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 PXB
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 41,561 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 41,244 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 40,153 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Pass 23 Mar 2023 39,434 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 39,434 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 39,270 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 39,264 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 39,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 37,337 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 37,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust rattle

Pass 11 Jan 2019 34,409 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 31,795 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 26,821 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 20,895 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 16,459 miles

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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LP61 PXB is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LP61 PXB, 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 LP61 PXB registered?

LP61 PXB is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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