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GL12 YRM

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,049 mi
Last recorded60,049 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 60,049 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 60,049 miles

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

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1 On Each Wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 58,915 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 56,576 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 56,576 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 54,116 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 52,289 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm, tyre also beginning to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 52,289 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm, tyre also beginning to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 51,264 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 50,938 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 50,877 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 48,997 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 43,155 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 43,155 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,407 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 YRM is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GL12 YRM, 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 YRM registered?

GL12 YRM is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is GL12 YRM safe to buy?

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