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LD 1

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 889cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,183 mi
Last recorded34,183 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD 1
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine889cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 34,183 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 28,341 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 22,764 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 22,764 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 17,717 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 15,717 miles

Rear Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Fail 6 Oct 2021 15,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 13,175 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 11,623 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 11,623 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 10,483 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 9,118 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 7,662 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 6,123 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
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LD 1 is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 889cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LD 1, 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 LD 1 registered?

LD 1 is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is LD 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD 1 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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