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SW13 MTO

2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,378 mi
Last recorded58,378 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto40,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 MTO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 58,378 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 57,286 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 56,319 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 56,317 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 55,365 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 55,365 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 52,355 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 52,350 miles

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

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 27 Oct 2020 46,732 miles

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))

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2019 34,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wear inner edge, nail inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 20,657 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 7,375 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 7,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 6,317 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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SW13 MTO is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW13 MTO, 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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SW13 MTO is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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