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AO12 UNY

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,592 mi
Last recorded37,592 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto41,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 UNY
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 37,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 37,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 37,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 36,810 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 36,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 34,899 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 34,376 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 17 Dec 2020 34,376 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 21 Jun 2019 32,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 30,186 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 26,469 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 23,182 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 17,941 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto?

Based on 4,291 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
3,775
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
brake binding 23
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AO12 UNY is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 41,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 UNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO12 UNY registered?

AO12 UNY is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is AO12 UNY safe to buy?

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