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HY12 UVL

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,122 mi
Last recorded110,122 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto41,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 UVL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 110,122 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 110,120 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 108,132 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 108,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 104,785 miles

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

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

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 8 Jun 2022 95,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. VERY CLOSE! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 18 May 2021 82,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,118 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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 16 Apr 2019 56,487 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Undertrays Fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 16 Apr 2019 56,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Undertrays Fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,390 miles

Front BOTH WIPER BLADES DET

Pass 3 May 2017 44,725 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,489 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2016 38,489 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 31,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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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HY12 UVL is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY12 UVL, 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 HY12 UVL registered?

HY12 UVL is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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