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OV12 ABX

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Grey Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,413 mi
Last recorded34,413 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 ABX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 34,413 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 34,398 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 32,985 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 30,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 29,076 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 27,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 26,979 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 22,857 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 18,096 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 18,096 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 17,962 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 15,114 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 11,176 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 6,558 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 6,221 miles

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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OV12 ABX is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Grey with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV12 ABX, 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 OV12 ABX registered?

OV12 ABX is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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