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OV12 JWM

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,341 mi
Last recorded64,341 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto41,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 JWM
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 64,341 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 60,806 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 57,271 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 54,156 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 50,828 miles

Covers & under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of fuel & brake pipes

Pass 20 Aug 2021 47,086 miles

Under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of fuel and brake pipes

Pass 25 Aug 2020 42,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 15 Aug 2019 34,584 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 27,231 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 27,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 20,691 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2017 20,691 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2016 17,509 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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OV12 JWM is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV12 JWM, 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 OV12 JWM registered?

OV12 JWM is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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The MOT history for OV12 JWM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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