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RK12 XTC

2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,538 mi
Last recorded29,538 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A36,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 XTC
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 29,538 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 29,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 May 2025 29,099 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 29,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2023 28,512 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 27,012 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 25,188 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 24,989 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 23,472 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 23,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 20,071 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 17,924 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,371 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 XTC is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RK12 XTC, 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 XTC registered?

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

Is RK12 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK12 XTC 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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