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BU13 VKV

2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,866 mi
Last recorded30,866 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto40,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 VKV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 30,866 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 30,219 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 29,346 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 27,865 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 27,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 25,671 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 25,399 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 25,118 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 24,294 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 22,531 miles

engine lamp on

Pass 27 May 2016 19,609 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 19,609 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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BU13 VKV is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU13 VKV, 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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What year was BU13 VKV registered?

BU13 VKV is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BU13 VKV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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