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BD12 ZPC

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,956 mi
Last recorded70,956 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto41,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 ZPC
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 70,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 68,199 miles

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

general corrosion to undercarriage

Fail 16 Jan 2025 68,119 miles

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

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

general corrosion to undercarriage

Pass 5 Feb 2024 67,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,616 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

trims and covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 58,523 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 14 Dec 2021 58,523 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2020 53,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

trims and covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2020 53,659 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2019 49,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2018 43,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2017 36,576 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,163 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 24,665 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,535 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 24,451 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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BD12 ZPC is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD12 ZPC, 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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BD12 ZPC is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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