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PC08 DRC

2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

63,318 mi
Last recorded63,318 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto40,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPC08 DRC
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 63,318 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 63,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 67,632 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 60,764 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 53,922 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 61,960 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 59,861 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 59,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel All 4 brakes (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 59,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 48,490 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 45,063 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,444 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 57,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Inner both rear inner tyres have flat spots

Pass 6 Jan 2021 36,391 miles

offside and nearside front tyre walls deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2020 54,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45x17 rft (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape (saw toothed )

Pass 13 Jan 2020 28,757 miles

Front both brake discs corroded

battery light on

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 50,804 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 25,755 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 47,140 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 16,566 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,087 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 13,135 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 12,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,503 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 36,660 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,604 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,402 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 14,711 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE OF TREAD (NOT REPAIRABLE) 205 / 45 / 14 V HANKOOK S1EVO

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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PC08 DRC is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 PC08 DRC, 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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PC08 DRC is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 5 December 2013.

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