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GU12 OLP

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,681 mi
Last recorded83,681 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 OLP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 83,681 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 81,609 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 81,609 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 79,410 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 76,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing 155/60/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteriorated but no leak of exhaust gases

Fail 26 Apr 2022 76,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/55/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing 155/60/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteriorated but no leak of exhaust gases

Pass 6 May 2021 73,499 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 73,499 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bolb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 69,829 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 62,255 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,869 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 46,097 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,160 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,768 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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GU12 OLP is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GU12 OLP, 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 GU12 OLP registered?

GU12 OLP is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GU12 OLP safe to buy?

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