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LU03 PAW

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,455 mi
Last recorded47,455 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU03 PAW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 47,455 miles

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Pass 16 Jul 2025 44,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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Pass 17 Jul 2024 41,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 38,048 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 33,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 28,180 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 26,089 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 26,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 24,721 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 23,002 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,017 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 18,327 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 15,386 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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LU03 PAW is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey 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 LU03 PAW, 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 LU03 PAW registered?

LU03 PAW is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is LU03 PAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU03 PAW 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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