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LM12 XLZ

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,453 mi
Last recorded77,453 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto41,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 XLZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 77,453 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy borderline (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 67,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 59,045 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 49,547 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 49,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 35,742 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 27,403 miles

Front tyres low on tread

Fail 14 Apr 2018 27,403 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres low on tread

Pass 15 Apr 2017 19,824 miles

Nearside wiper split but clearing screen

Fail 15 Apr 2017 19,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 11 Apr 2016 16,019 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 12,545 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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LM12 XLZ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

LM12 XLZ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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