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LO61 USV

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,705 mi
Last recorded43,705 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 USV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 43,705 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 42,410 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 40,658 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 39,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 175/55/15 77T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 39,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade badly split 23" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade badly split 21" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 175/55/15 77T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 38,458 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 38,458 miles

Nearside Body component insecure side skirt insecure fitted (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 32,379 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 25,384 miles

Both front tyres deterioated & cracked

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 18,192 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 18,192 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 17,461 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 16,307 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 15,094 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 14,295 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 13,989 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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LO61 USV 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 81.3%.

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 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 LO61 USV, 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 LO61 USV registered?

LO61 USV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 4 February 2012.

Is LO61 USV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 USV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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