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LC12 NPO

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,777 mi
Last recorded47,777 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 47,777 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 42,739 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 42,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 38,657 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 35,168 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 31,969 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 31,969 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 30,023 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 28,569 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 28,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 24,095 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 19,975 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 16,459 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 16,405 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,559 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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LC12 NPO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NPO, 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 LC12 NPO registered?

LC12 NPO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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