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NX12 OWW

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,477 mi
Last recorded64,477 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto41,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 OWW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 64,477 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 64,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2025 61,647 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 57,540 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 57,486 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 53,816 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 49,757 miles

o/s front tyre inner wall damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2022 49,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s front tyre inner wall damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2021 42,543 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 40,684 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 40,684 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 36,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 31,113 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 28,518 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 27,855 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 25,779 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,581 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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NX12 OWW 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 NX12 OWW, 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 NX12 OWW registered?

NX12 OWW is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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