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MJ12 KPP

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,057 mi
Last recorded76,057 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto41,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 KPP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 76,057 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 72,053 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 72,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2023 71,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 71,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 70,602 miles

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

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Fail 1 Aug 2022 70,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 25 Jan 2022 68,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 59,915 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 59,910 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 44,045 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 42,392 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 34,016 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,562 miles

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,199 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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MJ12 KPP is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MJ12 KPP, 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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MJ12 KPP is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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