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LO12 HZH

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,066 mi
Last recorded57,066 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 57,066 miles

Engine oil dipstick broken.

Exhaust flexi-section weak.

Front Brake pads worn.

Front Wipers poor and stone chip in screen.

Rear Wiper blade split.

Fail 23 Mar 2026 57,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil dipstick broken.

Exhaust flexi-section weak.

Front Brake pads worn.

Front Wipers poor and stone chip in screen.

Rear Wiper blade split.

Pass 17 Mar 2025 53,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 53,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 43,066 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 43,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 38,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked. recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 38,854 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked. recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 33,025 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 31,412 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 27,884 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 23,191 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 20,412 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 17,191 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 13,597 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 10,516 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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LO12 HZH 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 75%.

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 HZH, 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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What year was LO12 HZH registered?

LO12 HZH is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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