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HJ13 VUU

2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,741 mi
Last recorded76,741 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto33,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ13 VUU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 76,741 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 76,739 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 76,734 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 76,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed belt twisted (Drivers) (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 75,094 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 72,758 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 70,655 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 70,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 63,681 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 54,125 miles

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Pass 30 May 2017 39,709 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Fuel filler flap broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt twisted

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 May 2016 27,596 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some 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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HJ13 VUU is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 33,891 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 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ13 VUU, 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 13 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HJ13 VUU registered?

HJ13 VUU is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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