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WU12 VBJ

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,899 mi
Last recorded67,899 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 VBJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 67,899 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 67,899 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 66,149 miles

Front tyres n/s and o/s wearing inner and outer shoulders, wearing close to wear bars and tread blocks perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bars and tread blocks perished

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Pass 4 Dec 2023 61,323 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 61,323 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 57,700 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 54,605 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 54,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 49,991 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 49,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 46,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2018 44,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 44,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 39,693 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,317 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,082 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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WU12 VBJ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WU12 VBJ, 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 WU12 VBJ registered?

WU12 VBJ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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