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2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A
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77,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion under vehicle
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
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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
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
How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A?
Based on 1,986 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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The MOT history for YM12 EYJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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