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MK62 NRO

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,435 mi
Last recorded75,435 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 NRO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 75,435 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 full lengh (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 73,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 68,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 68,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Sill cover clips broken, sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill cover missing at time of test

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 64,860 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 63,091 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 63,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 58,622 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 51,604 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 47,643 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,667 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 35,457 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,746 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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MK62 NRO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel 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 MK62 NRO, 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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MK62 NRO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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