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RK12 XTB

2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,297 mi
Last recorded101,297 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A36,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 XTB
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 101,297 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 92,841 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 82,970 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 82,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 73,867 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 73,867 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Lever has excessive travel too high (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 68,452 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 61,373 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 54,486 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 47,950 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 47,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Windscreen chipped (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 46,879 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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RK12 XTB is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 36,404 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 RK12 XTB, 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 14 years old, this Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK12 XTB registered?

RK12 XTB is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RK12 XTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK12 XTB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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