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WG61 PJY

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,930 mi
Last recorded63,930 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 PJY
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 63,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 63,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 62,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emission to clean

Pass 19 Jul 2023 62,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 62,608 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 62,258 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 61,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2020 61,551 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Sill Panel Insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 59,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,967 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 43,919 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 43,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 35,478 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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WG61 PJY is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG61 PJY, 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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WG61 PJY is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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