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YM12 EYJ

2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,692 mi
Last recorded77,692 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A36,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 EYJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 77,692 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded near side rear coil spring corroded and a different to off side coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 77,692 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded near side rear coil spring corroded and a different to off side coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 75,324 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 71,790 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear corrosion on suspension

Pass 21 Jul 2023 66,482 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2022 57,604 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 57,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 52,084 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 44,359 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 44,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 37,774 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 37,774 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 37,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2017 28,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 May 2017 28,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2015 16,560 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A?

Based on 1,986 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
2,875
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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YM12 EYJ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 36,404 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 Brabus Xclusive A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YM12 EYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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YM12 EYJ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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