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LG12 VWB

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

46,710 mi
Last recorded46,710 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto41,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 VWB
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 46,710 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 46,710 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 41,306 miles

Front inner pads appear to be getting low.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 26 Mar 2024 36,149 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 36,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 31,783 miles

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 11 Apr 2023 31,783 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light emits white light to rear. (4.5.4 (a))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Apr 2022 26,395 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 21,967 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 21,967 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 17,841 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 17,424 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 17,424 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 16,793 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 16,789 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 15,993 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 15,275 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 14,266 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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LG12 VWB is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LG12 VWB, 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 LG12 VWB registered?

LG12 VWB is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LG12 VWB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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