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NG12 MXA

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Grey Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,113 mi
Last recorded60,113 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 MXA
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 60,113 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 58,350 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 57,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 57,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 54,101 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 54,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 51,874 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 51,156 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 45,385 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,827 miles

front tyres on 3 mm

Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,528 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 31,328 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 8 Apr 2016 31,328 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

front tyres perished

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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NG12 MXA is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Grey with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NG12 MXA, 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 NG12 MXA registered?

NG12 MXA is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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