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OU13 HYR

2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

29,893 mi
Last recorded29,893 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto40,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU13 HYR
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 29,893 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 29,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 27,253 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 27,253 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jun 2023 27,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 24,242 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 24,241 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 22,033 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 19,694 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 19,694 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 16,292 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 12,889 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 10,479 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 9,884 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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OU13 HYR is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OU13 HYR, 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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What year was OU13 HYR registered?

OU13 HYR is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 25 May 2013.

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