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WG12 KRO

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,144 mi
Last recorded47,144 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 KRO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 47,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And 2012 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And 2012 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 24,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jul 2022 21,815 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 18,882 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 18,876 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 17,981 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 14,769 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Jun 2018 10,654 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 8,732 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 7,796 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 6,250 miles

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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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WG12 KRO is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Black 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 WG12 KRO, 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 WG12 KRO registered?

WG12 KRO is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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