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DA12 FYN

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,321 mi
Last recorded31,321 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto41,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 FYN
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 31,321 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 29,886 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 26,671 miles

engine bay cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

vehicle under body covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 23,336 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 18,741 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 18,741 miles

Offside Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking Flexi pipe connection to engine (7.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 14,875 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 14,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto?

Based on 4,291 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
3,775
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
brake binding 23
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DA12 FYN is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 41,281 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 CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA12 FYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DA12 FYN registered?

DA12 FYN is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is DA12 FYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 FYN shows 8 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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