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NU12 MUW

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,547 mi
Last recorded82,547 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto41,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 MUW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 82,547 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 82,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 71,987 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 66,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 66,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 58,098 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 51,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 42,903 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 42,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 39,253 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 37,577 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 32,755 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 32,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 27,992 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 23,825 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 17,749 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 17,749 miles

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

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

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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NU12 MUW is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NU12 MUW, 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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What year was NU12 MUW registered?

NU12 MUW is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for NU12 MUW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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