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BU12 YXP

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,227 mi
Last recorded87,227 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 YXP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 87,227 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 84,276 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 84,276 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 81,801 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 77,375 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 74,386 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 74,383 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 72,144 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 70,080 miles

Front wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

Fail 2 Oct 2019 70,086 miles

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

Front wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,533 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 54,277 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 41,025 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,840 miles

Engine cover and under panels fitted

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2015 27,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover and under panels fitted

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2015 25,855 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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
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BU12 YXP is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU12 YXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU12 YXP registered?

BU12 YXP is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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