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LD61 BXA

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,180 mi
Last recorded75,180 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 BXA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 75,180 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 61,397 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 66,429 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 66,429 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (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))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 54,341 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 18 Feb 2022 37,239 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 32,870 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between side wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 30,280 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 30,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 26,823 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 22,845 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 30 Jan 2017 20,115 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 17,141 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 14,500 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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LD61 BXA is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LD61 BXA, 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 LD61 BXA registered?

LD61 BXA is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is LD61 BXA safe to buy?

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