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MK12 VGG

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,459 mi
Last recorded48,459 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto41,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 VGG
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 48,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 48,459 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 40,610 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 32,775 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2022 26,023 miles

covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2022 25,991 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 20,651 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 20,425 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 20,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 19,954 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 19,257 miles

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

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

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Fail 8 Nov 2018 19,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Pass 13 Nov 2017 18,298 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 17,625 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 16,561 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 15,651 miles

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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MK12 VGG is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 41,063 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 MK12 VGG, 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 14 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK12 VGG is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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