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FL12 KCC

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,964 mi
Last recorded81,964 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto41,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 KCC
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 81,964 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 77,077 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower stabilizer mount bush wearing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 73,279 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine stabilizer bush wearing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2023 69,780 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine stabilizer bush wearing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread width area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread width area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 65,212 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 65,212 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 61,907 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 59,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 59,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 53,430 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 53,425 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,687 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)

Oil leak oil pressure switch

Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,051 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,320 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 39,698 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,047 miles

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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FL12 KCC is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Grey 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 FL12 KCC, 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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FL12 KCC is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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