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FR12 BEU

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,876 mi
Last recorded25,876 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto41,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 BEU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 25,876 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 24,233 miles

x2 front tyres tread low.2mm

Pass 12 Dec 2023 22,468 miles

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

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 29 Nov 2022 19,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55 15 77T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55 15 77T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 16,352 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55 R15 77T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 14,167 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 14,164 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 12,759 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 11,423 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 9,977 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 8,520 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 8,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 7,453 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FR12 BEU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 41,063 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FR12 BEU, 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 14 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 FR12 BEU registered?

FR12 BEU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is FR12 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 BEU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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