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DE12 NFP

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,395 mi
Last recorded45,395 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto41,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 NFP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 45,395 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 41,300 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 39,334 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 36,963 miles

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))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 33,130 miles

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 11 Dec 2020 30,588 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 30,569 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 27,557 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 26,041 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 18,802 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 9,747 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 9,747 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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DE12 NFP is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DE12 NFP, 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 DE12 NFP registered?

DE12 NFP is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is DE12 NFP safe to buy?

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