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R4 XME

2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,575 mi
Last recorded42,575 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 XME
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 42,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 42,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 39,848 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 36,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 33,598 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 33,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 30,565 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 30,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 28,539 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 28,536 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 26,283 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 26,281 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 23,291 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,696 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 14,253 miles

under trays fitted

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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R4 XME is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in Blue 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 R4 XME, 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 R4 XME registered?

R4 XME is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is R4 XME safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 XME shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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