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AO61 WFB

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,997 mi
Last recorded103,997 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto41,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 WFB
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 103,997 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 103,997 miles

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bush Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 98,042 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 77,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 70,975 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 70,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 62,176 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 52,598 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 47,850 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 41,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,501 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AO61 WFB is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO61 WFB, 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 AO61 WFB registered?

AO61 WFB is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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