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BT13 XYM

2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,700 mi
Last recorded71,700 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto33,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 XYM
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 71,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake drum worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake drum worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 67,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2025 67,256 miles

Central Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking risk of further damage (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2024 61,519 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2023 55,711 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 49,766 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 44,747 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 41,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush casing deteriorated, no movement in bush

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 36,006 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 36,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 29,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 23,787 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 15,690 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 15,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BT13 XYM is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT13 XYM, 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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What year was BT13 XYM registered?

BT13 XYM is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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