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LT12 ATX

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,015 mi
Last recorded57,015 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 ATX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 57,015 miles

both front tyres cracked in tread

both rear tyres worn slightly uneven

slight oil leak engine

Fail 17 Jun 2025 56,987 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 54,130 miles

both front tyres perished

oil leak engine

Fail 20 May 2024 54,130 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres perished

oil leak engine

Pass 23 May 2023 50,256 miles

both front tyres cracked in tread

Fail 23 May 2023 50,256 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2022 46,347 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 46,347 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,110 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 41,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,804 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,490 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 33,587 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 30,143 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,634 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2015 28,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LT12 ATX is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LT12 ATX, 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 ATX registered?

LT12 ATX is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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