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MJ13 FWE

2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,140 mi
Last recorded36,140 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A32,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 FWE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 36,140 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 36,136 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 35,735 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 34,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 33,656 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 33,392 miles

n/s and o/s rear top shock absorber bush has very slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2021 32,719 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 28,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked and perished within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked and perished within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked and perished within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked and perished within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 27,262 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 25,392 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 22,708 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,892 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 17,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

wipers smear

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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MJ13 FWE is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 32,719 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 MJ13 FWE, 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 13 years old, this Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ13 FWE registered?

MJ13 FWE is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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