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EJ12 FEK

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Grey Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,333 mi
Last recorded101,333 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto41,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 FEK
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 101,333 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 101,333 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear lower mount excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 101,333 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear lower mount excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 92,418 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower engine mount split, advise replacement ASAP (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 82,475 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 72,454 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 66,320 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 61,881 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,628 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 52,329 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2019 52,205 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside front broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 48,164 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,360 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 33,625 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish, low & worn on inner edges

Chip in windscreen

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,639 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing close to wear markers and slightly mishapen and nail in tread

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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EJ12 FEK is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Grey with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ12 FEK, 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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EJ12 FEK is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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