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TR11 SEC

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,828 mi
Last recorded125,828 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto41,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR11 SEC
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2021 125,828 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 111,899 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 98,252 miles

nearside side skirt loose

play on offside front inner tie rod

Fail 20 Nov 2018 98,252 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175-55-15 - (tear on inner sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside side skirt loose

play on offside front inner tie rod

tracking

Pass 24 Nov 2017 73,617 miles

Manufactures cover fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 73,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Manufactures cover fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre close to limmit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,783 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,703 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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TR11 SEC is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TR11 SEC, 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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TR11 SEC is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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