Official DVLA Record

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion MHD Auto 1.0L Petrol · L20 PAX

L20 PAX

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion MHD Auto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 05/09/2012. Recorded mileage 94,689 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SMART FORTWO PASSION MHD AUTO
Year / Origin
2012 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status
Valid until 29/04/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
94,689 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/04/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the latest available MOT data. The most recent test conducted on 30 April 2025 at 94,689 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes, suggesting the owner has maintained the essential mechanical and safety systems over the last several years. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use urban vehicle profile, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year over its 14-year life. Between September 2021 and April 2025, the vehicle covered 24,175 miles, showing a steady but modest usage rate. A notable point occurred on 1 September 2022 at 76,153 miles when the car failed its initial test but passed upon immediate retest that same day. This suggests a minor, perhaps consumable-related issue that was rectified immediately, rather than a chronic structural or mechanical failure. Despite the clean history in recent tests, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on the common wear points for a Smart Fortwo of this age. Given the low mileage, rubber components such as suspension bushes and engine mounts may show signs of cracking from age rather than mechanical wear. Check the brake discs and calipers for corrosion or pitting, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from surface rust during sitting periods. Inspect the chassis for structural corrosion around the rear mounting points, as the MOT record does not explicitly flag any past advisories, leaving the current integrity of the frame to a manual visual check.

L20 PAX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
  • 94,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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L20 PAX Mileage History

  1. 08/09/202170,514 mi
  2. 01/09/202276,153 mi+5,639 mi
  3. 01/09/202276,153 mi
  4. 07/09/202387,448 mi+11,295 mi
  5. 30/04/202594,689 mi+7,241 mi

Average of roughly 6,639 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L20 PAX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto (L20 PAX) between September 2021 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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