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RE12 JKK

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,259 mi
Last recorded72,259 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 JKK
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 72,259 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front dip beam light intensity slight reduce

Pass 13 May 2024 64,920 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 60,606 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 60,527 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 51,113 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 45,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 45,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,219 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 37,894 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 33,352 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,078 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RE12 JKK is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE12 JKK, 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 RE12 JKK registered?

RE12 JKK is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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