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LT12 APZ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,485 mi
Last recorded56,485 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 APZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 56,485 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 51,395 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2023 45,972 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 44,024 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 40,921 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 40,921 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 39,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 38,404 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 36,153 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 33,982 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 33,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre cracking around the shoulder.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,489 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,431 miles

Both rear tyres very close to limit, advise replacement.

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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LT12 APZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LT12 APZ, 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 LT12 APZ registered?

LT12 APZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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