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MU11 DHU

2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Silver Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,248 mi
Last recorded71,248 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A36,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU11 DHU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 71,248 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 71,248 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases major leak from Flex joint and silencer fouling bumper (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 70,254 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flex joint worn and silencer fouling bumper (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 68,705 miles

Nearside Front one led in daytime runner inoperative

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flex joint worn and silencer fouling bumper (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 68,705 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flex joint worn and silencer fouling bumper (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front one led in daytime runner inoperative

Vehicle was presented with both rear tyres clearly under inflated/flat. Corrected pressure prior to mot

Pass 20 Oct 2021 64,281 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 61,543 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 61,543 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/50R16T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35R17Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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 Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 52,980 miles

Offside Front tyre has age cracks

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,733 miles

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

Offside Front Cracks on tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,502 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 40,296 miles

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

front pads low

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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MU11 DHU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Silver with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MU11 DHU, 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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What year was MU11 DHU registered?

MU11 DHU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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