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DF12 LVH

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,306 mi
Last recorded91,306 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto41,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 LVH
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 91,306 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 90,226 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 89,017 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 89,017 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 86,914 miles

Under panels fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2023 86,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Under panels fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 84,255 miles

Under panels fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2021 84,255 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Under panels fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 77,317 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 77,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2019 62,568 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 60,571 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 60,508 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 May 2017 56,118 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 56,116 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2016 35,025 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 20,458 miles

Emissions too clean to test

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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DF12 LVH is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DF12 LVH, 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 DF12 LVH registered?

DF12 LVH is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is DF12 LVH safe to buy?

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