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LN12 RAU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,775 mi
Last recorded79,775 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 RAU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 79,775 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 79,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 74,355 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 69,820 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 68,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front coil springs showing corrosion

under shield

Pass 15 Apr 2021 65,899 miles

front brake pads have approx 3mm remaining

under shield

Pass 29 Apr 2020 64,171 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 56,719 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flexi shielding loose but no leak. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in side wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 56,719 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flexi shielding loose but no leak. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in side wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,486 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 40,515 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 32,509 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,297 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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LN12 RAU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LN12 RAU, 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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LN12 RAU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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