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FL12 HKG

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,843 mi
Last recorded79,843 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto41,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 HKG
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 79,843 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 79,621 miles

surface corrosion on all discs, appears to have been stood

Pass 7 Jul 2023 79,539 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 71,986 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 71,492 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 63,174 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 60,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 56,154 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 51,116 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,839 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,388 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,303 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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FL12 HKG is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL12 HKG, 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 FL12 HKG registered?

FL12 HKG is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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The MOT history for FL12 HKG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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