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LM61 JXC

2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,925 mi
Last recorded56,925 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto41,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 JXC
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 56,925 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 51,538 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 51,538 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 51,424 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jan 2024 43,797 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jan 2024 43,797 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 36,137 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 33,313 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 31,458 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 31,455 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 29,071 miles

Small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2018 25,616 miles

very small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2017 21,379 miles

Both Rear tyres are worn to 4mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Very small (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 20,701 miles

Both rear tyres are worn to 4mm

Very small stone chips in zone A

Pass 16 Jan 2017 20,212 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 16,723 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 13,156 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 13,156 miles

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

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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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LM61 JXC is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LM61 JXC, 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 LM61 JXC registered?

LM61 JXC is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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The MOT history for LM61 JXC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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