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AK12 AUE

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,786 mi
Last recorded60,786 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto41,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 AUE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 60,786 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 59,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 59,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 55,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 55,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 48,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 40,648 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 / 50 / R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 35,197 miles

front brake pads very low

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 20 May 2016 31,601 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 26,374 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 26,374 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AK12 AUE is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AK12 AUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 AUE registered?

AK12 AUE is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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