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LC12 NPJ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,413 mi
Last recorded88,413 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 NPJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 88,413 miles

LOWER REAR GEARBOX MOUNTING DETERIATED

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 72,145 miles

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

LOWER REAR GEARBOX MOUNTING DETERIATED

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 67,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 67,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 62,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 57,522 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 52,787 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking worn and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking worn and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 52,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking worn and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking worn and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 47,797 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,039 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 29,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 20,103 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 20,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 15,278 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 13,114 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 10,022 miles

Advise parking brake adjustment.

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Cuts to Offside rear tyre in tread.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 10,022 miles

Advise parking brake adjustment.

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Cuts to Offside rear tyre in tread.

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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LC12 NPJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NPJ, 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 NPJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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