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PN63 VNW

2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,432 mi
Last recorded104,432 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto40,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN63 VNW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 104,432 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 104,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 94,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 86,063 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 86,062 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 78,733 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 68,530 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Apr 2022 68,527 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2021 51,745 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 36,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 26,345 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 24,572 miles

EML illuminated

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Pass 17 Sep 2016 21,381 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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PN63 VNW is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PN63 VNW, 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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PN63 VNW is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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