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LM12 YRU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,759 mi
Last recorded89,759 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 89,759 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 82,491 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 77,906 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 71,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 67,082 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 62,675 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 56,247 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 56,247 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 44,041 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 35,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 35,052 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 33,743 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 33,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 23,512 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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LM12 YRU 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 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 LM12 YRU, 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 LM12 YRU registered?

LM12 YRU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is LM12 YRU safe to buy?

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