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WJ12 AUH

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,207 mi
Last recorded16,207 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto41,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 AUH
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 16,207 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 14,752 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 13,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 12,312 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 11,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 10,230 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 8,598 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 7,270 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 6,185 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 5,054 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 5,054 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 4,602 miles

emissions to clean to register

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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WJ12 AUH is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WJ12 AUH, 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 WJ12 AUH registered?

WJ12 AUH is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ12 AUH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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