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PL13 KPJ

2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,042 mi
Last recorded59,042 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A32,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL13 KPJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 59,042 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases felxi and flexi broken exhaust lose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 59,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases felxi and flexi broken exhaust lose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 54,032 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 48,119 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 43,535 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 39,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 39,065 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 36,277 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 32,394 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 30,866 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 30,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 29,010 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 21,125 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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PL13 KPJ is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PL13 KPJ, 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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What year was PL13 KPJ registered?

PL13 KPJ is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is PL13 KPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL13 KPJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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