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LC12 NNZ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,409 mi
Last recorded112,409 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 NNZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 112,409 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 112,409 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 108,115 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 100,041 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 94,145 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 94,145 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 86,854 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 86,854 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 81,577 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 81,577 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 75,676 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 68,727 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 68,727 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front and mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,770 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 65,189 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 65,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 40,728 miles

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

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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LC12 NNZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LC12 NNZ, 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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LC12 NNZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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