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S27 GLO

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,397 mi
Last recorded44,397 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 GLO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 44,397 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 42,385 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 40,428 miles

front pads getting low

slight play suspension

Pass 21 Mar 2023 38,328 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 36,659 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 33,647 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge, slight bind n/s/r wheel

Fail 4 Mar 2021 33,645 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge, slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 9 Mar 2020 31,227 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 27,170 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 24,199 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 16,720 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,583 miles

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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S27 GLO is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S27 GLO, 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 S27 GLO registered?

S27 GLO is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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The MOT history for S27 GLO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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