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GY12 LYP

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,351 mi
Last recorded102,351 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 LYP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 102,351 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 102,351 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 95,538 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 95,536 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,698 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,034 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,916 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 76,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,052 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & worn on inner edge ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,766 miles

Undertrays fitted length of the car

Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,250 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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GY12 LYP is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GY12 LYP, 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 GY12 LYP registered?

GY12 LYP is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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