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LC12 NPE

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,310 mi
Last recorded55,310 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto37,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 NPE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 55,310 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 52,967 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 52,967 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2023 47,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner 155-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner 155-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner 175-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2023 47,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner 155-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner 155-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner 175-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 39,519 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 39,318 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported 2 x pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 39,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported 2 x pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 39,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm) and perishing.

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm) and perishing.

Oil leak.

Pass 10 Jul 2020 39,058 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 35,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,240 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 29,592 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 23,351 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 18,121 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?

Based on 44,035 MOT tests across 3,356 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
3,158
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 260
coil spring broken 256
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 230
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LC12 NPE is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 37,527 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 Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC12 NPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC12 NPE is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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