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ST53 OLL

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,479 mi
Last recorded102,479 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto41,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 OLL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 102,479 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 95,747 miles

Nearside Front mirror cracked

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2024 95,747 miles

Nearside Front mirror cracked

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2023 91,336 miles

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2022

Front Bumper slightly damaged

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,892 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 80,815 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 57,425 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 45,844 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 18,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 18,742 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 195/50R15 continental (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 12,324 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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ST53 OLL is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ST53 OLL, 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 ST53 OLL registered?

ST53 OLL is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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