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FV61 ZCO

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,757 mi
Last recorded41,757 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto41,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 ZCO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 41,757 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 37,638 miles

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 8 Jan 2024 34,917 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 33,842 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 32,816 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 31,583 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished outside sidewall

Offside front tyre cracked and perished outside side wall

Pass 6 Jan 2020 30,663 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 31 Dec 2018 29,447 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 27,796 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 26,014 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 24,060 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 22,535 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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FV61 ZCO is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV61 ZCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV61 ZCO registered?

FV61 ZCO is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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