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PF13 VKJ

2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,592 mi
Last recorded115,592 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF13 VKJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 115,592 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 111,253 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 111,251 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 96,580 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 96,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 94,524 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 94,508 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 91,995 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,625 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 91,623 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 89,495 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,374 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 64,009 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,331 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 42,328 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Auto?

Based on 3,048 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
3,111
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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PF13 VKJ is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 32,069 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF13 VKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PF13 VKJ registered?

PF13 VKJ is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 29 July 2013.

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