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HN12 LME

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

White Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,881 mi
Last recorded85,881 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto41,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 LME
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 85,881 miles

nsf day running lamp 40% inop

Pass 9 Aug 2024 79,982 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 71,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 64,010 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 63,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 59,040 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 50,872 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 50,872 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,462 miles

Front led from each day time running lamp not working

Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,633 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,445 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,802 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 10,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HN12 LME is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in White with a 799cc petrol 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 HN12 LME, 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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HN12 LME is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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