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GL12 WYU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,485 mi
Last recorded44,485 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 WYU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 44,485 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2025 42,533 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 40,345 miles

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

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2023 38,816 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 34,465 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 34,446 miles

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

radiator hose fouling on steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2021 33,001 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 28,084 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 21,576 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 17,552 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 14,214 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 14,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 11,762 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 8,620 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
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GL12 WYU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL12 WYU, 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

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What year was GL12 WYU registered?

GL12 WYU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is GL12 WYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 WYU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL12 WYU have outstanding finance?

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