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P25 TYE

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

White Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,254 mi
Last recorded81,254 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 TYE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 81,254 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 78,829 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 77,301 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 75,081 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2021 73,782 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 72,049 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 72,043 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 71,143 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 71,143 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 67,655 miles

EML illuminated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 57,932 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,539 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 47,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see brake fluid level.

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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P25 TYE is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in White with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P25 TYE, 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 P25 TYE registered?

P25 TYE is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is P25 TYE safe to buy?

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