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173 WE

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,037 mi
Last recorded78,037 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration173 WE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 78,037 miles

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 31 Jan 2025 74,862 miles

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 31 Jan 2025 74,862 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 17 Jan 2024 72,953 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED

Pass 13 Jan 2023 65,761 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 52,229 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 49,349 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 46,327 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 46,327 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 42,002 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 42,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 34,912 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front brake pads close to min limit

Pass 13 Jan 2017 27,002 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 22 Dec 2015 17,786 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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173 WE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 38,121 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 (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 173 WE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 173 WE registered?

173 WE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is 173 WE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 173 WE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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