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FG63 APX

2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,350 mi
Last recorded58,350 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto40,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG63 APX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 58,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 56,859 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 51,642 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 51,640 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pads are on metal (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 45,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 45,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 39,596 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 39,596 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 34,375 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 26,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 19,738 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 19,493 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 15,964 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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FG63 APX is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FG63 APX, 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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FG63 APX is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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