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YA12 GXN

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,993 mi
Last recorded52,993 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto41,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 GXN
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 52,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm & wearing on inner edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perishing 195/50/15

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 49,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2025 48,920 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions not tested due to rear exhaust blowing to excess (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2024 45,585 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 45,585 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 44,947 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 44,946 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 40,719 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 38,174 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 37,793 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,178 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 35,726 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 34,529 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,372 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 33,372 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 33,033 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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YA12 GXN is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 41,063 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 YA12 GXN, 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 14 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 YA12 GXN registered?

YA12 GXN is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YA12 GXN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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