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GL12 YRE

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,230 mi
Last recorded19,230 miles
Recorded on22 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

RegistrationGL12 YRE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 19,230 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 19,226 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 18,001 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jul 2024 17,998 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2023 17,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 15,394 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 15,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 14,218 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 13,782 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 12,146 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 10,596 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 8,961 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 7,701 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 5,308 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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GL12 YRE is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL12 YRE, 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 GL12 YRE registered?

GL12 YRE is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is GL12 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 YRE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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