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FH12 UPY

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,143 mi
Last recorded15,143 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 UPY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 15,143 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 11,864 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 11,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 10,844 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 10,275 miles

various areas under car has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2021 9,830 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside have small areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and sub frame have areas of corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2020 8,784 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracking

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Rear axle and sub frame have small areas of corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2019 8,146 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Pass 24 Jul 2018 7,319 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted limiting view to testable items

Pass 12 Jul 2017 6,208 miles

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 4,796 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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FH12 UPY is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH12 UPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FH12 UPY registered?

FH12 UPY is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is FH12 UPY safe to buy?

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