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BL12 EHT

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

White Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,688 mi
Last recorded63,688 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto41,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 EHT
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 63,688 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 61,710 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 61,705 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow from flexi pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 57,621 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 54,077 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 53,070 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 53,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jun 2020 50,137 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,902 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 37,396 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 37,396 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,138 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 25,091 miles

Front screen cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2015 18,998 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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BL12 EHT is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in White with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL12 EHT, 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 BL12 EHT registered?

BL12 EHT is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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