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YA12 GXT

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,650 mi
Last recorded85,650 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto41,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 85,650 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 83,604 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 82,566 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 78,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 78,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,497 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 72,497 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 65,950 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 65,950 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 62,325 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 54,768 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 48,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 39,176 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,212 miles

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

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

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 GXT is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GXT, 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 GXT registered?

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

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