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FW12 ODC

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,959 mi
Last recorded88,959 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 ODC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 88,959 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 88,959 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 88,570 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 88,569 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 86,206 miles

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 86,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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 19 Apr 2023 81,797 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 81,797 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 81,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 76,293 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 76,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 73,839 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 73,839 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 68,590 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 64,021 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 64,021 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 58,271 miles

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

low emitor

Pass 23 Jan 2017 53,013 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Fail 23 Jan 2017 53,013 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 45,526 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,503 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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FW12 ODC is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FW12 ODC, 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 FW12 ODC registered?

FW12 ODC is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 August 2012.

Is FW12 ODC safe to buy?

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