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AC03 ATE

2013 Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,669 mi
Last recorded61,669 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto35,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 ATE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 61,669 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers and trays

Fail 13 Jul 2026 61,669 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers and trays

Pass 10 Jul 2025 57,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Jul 2024 53,117 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 10 Jul 2024 53,108 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Jul 2023 48,392 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 48,392 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 41,634 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 41,569 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 33,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Jun 2021 33,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 25,765 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 25,765 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 18,982 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 16,509 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 13,395 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 10,968 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto?

Based on 3,144 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
3,597
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads
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AC03 ATE is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 35,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AC03 ATE is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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