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LM12 XMB

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,235 mi
Last recorded59,235 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 XMB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 59,235 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 59,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 58,852 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuse box (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 57,307 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 57,307 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2023 57,301 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55T15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60H15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess DETERIORATED/WORN (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure FOOTWELL (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2022 51,133 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure FOOTWELL (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55T15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2022 51,133 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted ATTACHMENTS ADDED, LIKELY TO CAUSE INJURY (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure FOOTWELL (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55T15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2021 46,236 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 36,386 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 26,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp unit slightly loose

Fail 22 Jul 2019 26,146 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp unit slightly loose

Pass 6 Jun 2018 19,621 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 18,283 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,305 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 15,104 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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LM12 XMB is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LM12 XMB, 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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LM12 XMB is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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