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LC12 RUA

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,330 mi
Last recorded54,330 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 RUA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 54,330 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 53,319 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 52,768 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 51,663 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 51,663 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 51,540 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 50,880 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 48,821 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 47,260 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 44,839 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2018 38,206 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 30,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 19,906 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 9,240 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 9,240 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 RUA is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LC12 RUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC12 RUA registered?

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

Is LC12 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 RUA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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