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HY12 UVN

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,159 mi
Last recorded121,159 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 UVN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 121,159 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 112,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective slight reduced light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 105,620 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 105,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No dip beam. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 98,338 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 98,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 91,022 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 85,878 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 85,878 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Service and parking (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 30daN (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 78,584 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 78,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Could be left to the extreme. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Does not have a image. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 64,026 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 50,755 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 40,033 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 30,661 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 21,531 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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HY12 UVN is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY12 UVN, 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 HY12 UVN registered?

HY12 UVN is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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