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PIL 8796

2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,527 mi
Last recorded21,527 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A32,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 8796
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 21,527 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 18,884 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 18,178 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 17,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 15,595 miles

Both rear tyres outer edges perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 15,567 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres outer edges perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 14,308 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 12,924 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 11,315 miles

Both front tyres perished/cracking

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 9,440 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 7,466 miles

Both front tyres perished

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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PIL 8796 is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 32,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PIL 8796, 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 13 years old, this Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PIL 8796 is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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