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FP12 ABF

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,398 mi
Last recorded48,398 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 ABF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 48,398 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 48,394 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 47,287 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 46,062 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 46,062 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding rear o/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2023 43,055 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 40,634 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 39,583 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 38,927 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 38,918 miles

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,890 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 35,204 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 34,759 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 30,115 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 30,115 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,990 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 15,761 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,761 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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FP12 ABF is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FP12 ABF, 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

How do I check the history of FP12 ABF?

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What year was FP12 ABF registered?

FP12 ABF is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is FP12 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 ABF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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