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HK12 OPS

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,558 mi
Last recorded88,558 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto41,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 OPS
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 88,558 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 87,162 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 87,160 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 81,945 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Fail 15 Jan 2024 81,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Jan 2023 74,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge uneven wear plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers and full undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Nov 2021 65,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,360 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2019 57,178 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 55,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,255 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,932 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,904 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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HK12 OPS is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HK12 OPS, 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 HK12 OPS registered?

HK12 OPS is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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