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WK12 BNF

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,417 mi
Last recorded42,417 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto32,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 BNF
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 42,417 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 38,528 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 34,804 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 31,076 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 25,593 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 23,884 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 23,877 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 21,944 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 21,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 19,754 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 16,378 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 16,289 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 15,880 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Auto?

Based on 3,048 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
3,111
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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WK12 BNF is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 32,974 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK12 BNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK12 BNF registered?

WK12 BNF is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for WK12 BNF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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