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P12 BCE

2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,568 mi
Last recorded98,568 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A36,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 BCE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 98,568 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 97,771 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 94,048 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 91,098 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 91,088 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 90,831 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 90,800 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and rusty / advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low and uneven wear / advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining / 22-35-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining / 225-35-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,974 miles

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Fail 10 Jul 2019 80,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-35-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,519 miles

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

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

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Apr 2018 64,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2017 53,432 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 49,551 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 35,312 miles

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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P12 BCE is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P12 BCE, 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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P12 BCE is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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