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BJ13 EKA

2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,584 mi
Last recorded91,584 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto40,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 EKA
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 91,584 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 87,300 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 84,714 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 82,716 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 82,697 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2021 81,074 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 80,624 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 80,624 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 76,460 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 76,460 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 68,996 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,183 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 43,551 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 42,623 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 42,623 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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BJ13 EKA is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 40,818 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 BJ13 EKA, 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 13 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ13 EKA is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 5 June 2013.

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