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HY12 UVO

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,474 mi
Last recorded42,474 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 UVO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 42,474 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 42,096 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 41,730 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 41,496 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 41,071 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 41,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 40,673 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 39,922 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 36,109 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 31,881 miles

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

Rear washer jet not working

Fail 27 Feb 2018 31,881 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear washer jet not working

Pass 1 Mar 2017 27,125 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 22,307 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,204 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 UVO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver 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 HY12 UVO, 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 HY12 UVO registered?

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

Is HY12 UVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 UVO 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.

Does HY12 UVO have outstanding finance?

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