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GY12 LYX

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,472 mi
Last recorded41,472 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 LYX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 41,472 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2026 41,338 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jan 2026 41,338 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2025 37,796 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 37,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 34,098 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 32,906 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,188 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 29,382 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 28,789 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 5 Mar 2019 27,740 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 26,098 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 23,694 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in tread o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2015 15,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LYX 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 86.7%.

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 GY12 LYX, 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 LYX registered?

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

Is GY12 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 LYX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY12 LYX have outstanding finance?

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