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V12 POL

2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,658 mi
Last recorded46,658 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto45,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 POL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 46,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracks in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside plus o/side plastic outer sills are not clipped to the inner sills

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 45,686 miles

Nearside plus o/side plastic sill covers are not clipped to the floor

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to wheel cylinder is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 44,597 miles

both plastic outer sill cover are insecure where fixed to the floor

Pass 31 Mar 2023 44,349 miles

Rear metal oil fillter rusty .

Pass 1 Apr 2022 42,990 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 42,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside and outside side walls cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2021 41,322 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 38,857 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 37,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 37,431 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 37,431 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,382 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s front tyre wearing uneven

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Fail 13 Aug 2018 33,382 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s front tyre wearing uneven

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 26,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 20,451 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 13,413 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 13,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,223 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 12,629 miles

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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V12 POL is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V12 POL, 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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V12 POL is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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