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SW04 EVA

2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,246 mi
Last recorded72,246 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto45,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 EVA
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 72,246 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 72,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BRAKES LIGHTS ON WHEN POSITION LIGHTS TURNED ON (4.2.3 (c))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FRONT POSITION LIGHTS ON WHEN BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED (4.2.3 (c))

Position lamp not working BOTH REAR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2024 65,629 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 65,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 62,394 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 62,394 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction po900 (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 60,727 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 58,291 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 55,397 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,020 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,661 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 40,605 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,526 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 27,384 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 21,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto?

Based on 11,321 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
3,214
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 57
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SW04 EVA is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 45,070 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 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW04 EVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SW04 EVA registered?

SW04 EVA is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 5 August 2011.

Is SW04 EVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW04 EVA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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