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SF02 VEG

2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,833 mi
Last recorded52,833 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto40,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 VEG
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 52,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Front suspension arms corroded both

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 51,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing both

Pass 26 Jan 2024 50,422 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 50,420 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 49,184 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 49,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 47,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 45,893 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 35,620 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 35,174 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 24,608 miles

Offside Front wiper slightly torn

Fail 29 May 2018 24,608 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wiper slightly torn

Pass 5 Jun 2017 15,743 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 6,848 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 6,582 miles

undertrays

Fail 26 Apr 2016 6,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertrays

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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SF02 VEG is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SF02 VEG, 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 SF02 VEG registered?

SF02 VEG is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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