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FV12 HYT

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,224 mi
Last recorded43,224 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto41,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 HYT
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 43,224 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 41,500 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 41,146 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 38,184 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 34,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175.55.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 32,186 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 32,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 28,700 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 25,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 22,690 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 17,892 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 13,240 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 8,897 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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FV12 HYT is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FV12 HYT, 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 FV12 HYT registered?

FV12 HYT is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is FV12 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 HYT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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