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WJ12 AFO

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,490 mi
Last recorded37,490 miles
Recorded on26 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

RegistrationWJ12 AFO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 37,490 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 37,436 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 35,775 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 35,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 34,061 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 34,024 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 31,852 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 31,613 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 28,405 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 28,335 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 28,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wing (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 23,568 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 19,228 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 17,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 17,082 miles

service light on

Fail 20 Mar 2018 17,082 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

service light on

Pass 2 Mar 2017 15,205 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 12,251 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 12,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 7,699 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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WJ12 AFO is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ12 AFO, 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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WJ12 AFO is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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