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HK12 GCU

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,424 mi
Last recorded84,424 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto41,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 GCU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 84,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 84,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 74,731 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 74,731 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 68,433 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake outer cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut and bald on the inner shoulder close to the cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut and bald on the inner shoulder close to the cord (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 68,431 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake outer cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut and bald on the inner shoulder close to the cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut and bald on the inner shoulder close to the cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 63,102 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 57,259 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,358 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 55,358 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,039 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 53,039 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,786 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 43,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 37,856 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 30,818 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 21,832 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,832 miles

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

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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HK12 GCU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HK12 GCU, 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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HK12 GCU is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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