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S23 MFR

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,432 mi
Last recorded68,432 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto41,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 MFR
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 68,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 68,333 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 68,333 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 67,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 63,725 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 69,202 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,609 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 59,583 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 59,583 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 55,328 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,736 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 32,004 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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S23 MFR is a 2012 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 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 41,281 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 S23 MFR, 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 14 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S23 MFR registered?

S23 MFR is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is S23 MFR safe to buy?

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