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BN12 YTM

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

53,927 mi
Last recorded53,927 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YTM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 53,927 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside body side skirt loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 53,888 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

side skirts loose + both sides

Pass 16 Apr 2025 50,923 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 49,165 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 49,165 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 47,514 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 43,421 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 39,392 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 39,390 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 39,260 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 39,254 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,961 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 35,961 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing arm (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,286 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 34,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit driver's front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit passenger rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,192 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 31,192 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BN12 YTM is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BN12 YTM, 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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BN12 YTM is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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