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BD62 YDH

2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,069 mi
Last recorded78,069 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto33,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 YDH
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 78,069 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 78,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side offside parking brake barely working (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake excessively binding nearside rear brake binding - cannot rotate wheel , some items could not be tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 73,917 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play on nearside front link ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 70,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 65,347 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 65,347 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 62,107 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 62,105 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower mount worn. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged edge damage, fouling broken spring. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe clip to axle has slight rust. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,068 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 60,068 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 50,511 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 43,447 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 43,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 30,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking and worn

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

Pass 22 May 2017 19,240 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 16,708 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted

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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BD62 YDH is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 33,891 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 BD62 YDH, 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 13 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD62 YDH is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 28 February 2013.

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