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GX12 NME

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,752 mi
Last recorded44,752 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 NME
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 44,752 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 44,752 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 43,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 43,296 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 43,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 42,567 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 41,907 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 41,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

Pass 3 Mar 2020 40,818 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,075 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES RUSTED

Pass 7 Mar 2018 39,145 miles

Nearside Rear FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,049 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 37,337 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 36,131 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GX12 NME is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red 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 GX12 NME, 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 GX12 NME registered?

GX12 NME is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is GX12 NME safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX12 NME 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.

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