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MJ12 KRG

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,423 mi
Last recorded58,423 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 KRG
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 58,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 6 Jun 2026 58,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 7 Jun 2025 48,734 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 44,987 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 42,276 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 37,647 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 37,646 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement connected to sub-frame & gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 33,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 33,558 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 32,413 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 30,641 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 29,079 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,686 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 25,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 19,985 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 17,533 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jun 2015 17,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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MJ12 KRG is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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 MJ12 KRG, 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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MJ12 KRG is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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