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FA61 ADY

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,926 mi
Last recorded95,926 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA61 ADY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 95,926 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive off side drive shaft seal leaking gearbox oil but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 87,650 miles

Alt belt splitting

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 81,908 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,039 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 75,038 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 67,014 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 67,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,358 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 48,037 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 36,834 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 36,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FA61 ADY is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FA61 ADY, 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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FA61 ADY is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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