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LO12 JCU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,203 mi
Last recorded101,203 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 101,203 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 94,936 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 79,198 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 64,129 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 54,730 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,410 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 53,623 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 50,876 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 47,604 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 44,404 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,695 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2016 43,695 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,427 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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LO12 JCU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LO12 JCU, 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

How do I check the history of LO12 JCU?

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What year was LO12 JCU registered?

LO12 JCU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is LO12 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 JCU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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