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LM12 DMX

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,887 mi
Last recorded50,887 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto41,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 DMX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 50,887 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 45,620 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 39,420 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 38,593 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 38,593 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 36,617 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 35,027 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 35,027 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 32,858 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,661 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,606 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 29,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 24,673 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 16,682 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 16,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LM12 DMX is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LM12 DMX, 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 LM12 DMX registered?

LM12 DMX is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LM12 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 DMX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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