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LF13 JFA

2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,179 mi
Last recorded76,179 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto40,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 JFA
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 76,179 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 2mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 76,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2 mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear lens cracked

corrosion on components

Fail 9 Jan 2025 76,142 miles

Front Undertray insecure and jagged edges (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Body panel insecure side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure clip not engaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel insecure side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2 mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear lens cracked

corrosion on components

Pass 16 Jan 2024 75,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 72,166 miles

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

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 15 Oct 2021 69,762 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 69,762 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 65,148 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 60,662 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 60,661 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 36,313 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 36,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LF13 JFA is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 40,818 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 CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF13 JFA, 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 13 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LF13 JFA is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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