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OY13 YDM

2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,847 mi
Last recorded104,847 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto40,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY13 YDM
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 104,847 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 104,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 88,517 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 78,628 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing out of shape

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 66,919 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 60,590 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 54,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,772 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 40,289 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 38,536 miles

Central engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Oil leak driveshaft ()

Pass 6 May 2016 27,274 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 27,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OY13 YDM is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY13 YDM, 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 OY13 YDM registered?

OY13 YDM is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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