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YF62 VJP

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,550 mi
Last recorded31,550 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto48,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 VJP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 31,550 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 29,861 miles

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

sump corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2024 28,112 miles

Nearside Front brake low efficiency

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jan 2024 28,112 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour 2x (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front brake low efficiency

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 25,870 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 22,789 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 21,160 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 21,127 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 19,930 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 15,319 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 9,369 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 1,183 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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YF62 VJP is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YF62 VJP, 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 YF62 VJP registered?

YF62 VJP is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YF62 VJP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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