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L60 FRD

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,226 mi
Last recorded30,226 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 FRD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 30,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2025 28,275 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 26,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Cable and bungee cord hanging close to brake pedal may cause obstruction during braking

Pass 22 May 2023 24,363 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 22,107 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 20,764 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 20,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 18,987 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 17,001 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 15,006 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 13,021 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 13,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bulb holder not secure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 10,845 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 8,586 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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L60 FRD is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel 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 L60 FRD, 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 L60 FRD registered?

L60 FRD is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 6 April 2012.

Is L60 FRD safe to buy?

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