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LY62 JAO

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,827 mi
Last recorded48,827 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 JAO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 48,827 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2026 48,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 43,665 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 14 Sep 2024 40,977 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2024 40,972 miles

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2023 37,272 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 37,216 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 33,165 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 28,969 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 28,969 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 25,118 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 25,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 22,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 22,446 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 18,929 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 155/60/15 74t (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 175/55/15 77t Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service light on

Fail 6 Sep 2018 18,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 155/60/15 74t (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 175/55/15 77t Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service light on

Pass 16 Sep 2017 16,127 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 12,392 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 6,473 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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LY62 JAO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LY62 JAO, 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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LY62 JAO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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