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AV12 RFZ

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto41,281 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 RFZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016

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

Offside Front 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 26 Oct 2015 27,572 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 27,572 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 19,216 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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AV12 RFZ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 AV12 RFZ, 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 AV12 RFZ registered?

AV12 RFZ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AV12 RFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 RFZ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV12 RFZ have outstanding finance?

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