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LO61 VTC

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,170 mi
Last recorded60,170 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 60,170 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 59,661 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 57,693 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 55,188 miles

offside headlamp dip beam light intensity slightly reduced

Fail 7 Sep 2022 55,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside headlamp dip beam light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 6 Sep 2021 50,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 39,703 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 29,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin, advise replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 11 Oct 2017 24,254 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 19,488 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre

all tyres cracked between treads

Fail 8 Nov 2016 19,488 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre

all tyres cracked between treads

Pass 18 Dec 2015 15,900 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 11,864 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 VTC 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 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 LO61 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

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

Is LO61 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 VTC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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