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LO12 FDL

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,225 mi
Last recorded63,225 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 FDL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 63,225 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 62,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 62,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 62,067 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 61,363 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 58,863 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,253 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 58,253 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,381 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,545 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 50,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,043 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,025 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,827 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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LO12 FDL 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 LO12 FDL, 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 LO12 FDL registered?

LO12 FDL is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is LO12 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 FDL 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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