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FH13 ZDZ

2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,440 mi
Last recorded71,440 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto40,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 ZDZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 71,440 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 66,689 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 56,612 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 47,016 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 46,418 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 46,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 43,107 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 41,756 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 39,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 39,576 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 33,290 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 33,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 28,278 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 28,266 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 21,422 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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FH13 ZDZ is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FH13 ZDZ, 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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What year was FH13 ZDZ registered?

FH13 ZDZ is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is FH13 ZDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH13 ZDZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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