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AO61 ZPE

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,853 mi
Last recorded37,853 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto41,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 ZPE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 37,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 34,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 30,281 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 27,885 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 25,269 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 25,269 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 23,852 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 22,684 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 21,993 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 21,993 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 19,566 miles

Offside Rear wheel/hub stiff to turn

Fail 4 Jan 2017 19,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel/hub stiff to turn

Pass 4 Jan 2016 16,847 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 13,981 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto?

Based on 11,321 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
3,214
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 57
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AO61 ZPE is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 41,063 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 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO61 ZPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AO61 ZPE is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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