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DE12 NFR

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,168 mi
Last recorded52,168 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 NFR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 52,168 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 51,180 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2025 51,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 50,468 miles

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 49,677 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,012 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 48,132 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 47,218 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 45,141 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,989 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 40,472 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,036 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,967 miles

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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DE12 NFR is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE12 NFR, 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 DE12 NFR registered?

DE12 NFR is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is DE12 NFR safe to buy?

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