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GY12 LYR

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,023 mi
Last recorded65,023 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 LYR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 65,023 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 64,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 64,468 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 64,040 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 60,636 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 59,828 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 59,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 55,154 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 45,685 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 41,555 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 32,403 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Washer Bottle cap missing

Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,553 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 22,005 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 20,143 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,408 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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GY12 LYR is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GY12 LYR, 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 LYR registered?

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

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