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ERZ 1148

2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,617 mi
Last recorded55,617 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto44,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERZ 1148
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 55,617 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 55,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 54,639 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 54,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 53,283 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 52,364 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 52,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 50,967 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 50,933 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020

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 13 Nov 2019 48,934 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 46,723 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 44,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 41,923 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 41,921 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 38,731 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 34,914 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 34,914 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 30,222 miles

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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ERZ 1148 is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 44,880 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 ERZ 1148, 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 16 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ERZ 1148 registered?

ERZ 1148 is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 12 November 2010.

Is ERZ 1148 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERZ 1148 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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