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CA12 HXU

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,991 mi
Last recorded36,991 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto41,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 HXU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 36,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 36,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 35,847 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 35,329 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 34,220 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 33,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 32,266 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 30,494 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 27,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 21,758 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 17,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 17,515 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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CA12 HXU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CA12 HXU, 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 CA12 HXU registered?

CA12 HXU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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The MOT history for CA12 HXU 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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