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N1 TDT

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,788 mi
Last recorded73,788 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 TDT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 73,788 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Outer door sill covers fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray covers fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2026 73,788 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Outer door sill covers fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2025 66,019 miles

Offside outer sill loose

Rear brakes noisy

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2024 58,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

flexi exhaust section worn

Pass 15 Apr 2023 50,703 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 41,430 miles

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

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

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 15 Apr 2021 32,395 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 25,706 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 23,138 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 20,998 miles

both park brake cable outer casing cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2018 20,998 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' dash camera wiring (8.3.1e)

both park brake cable outer casing cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2017 19,199 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 19,196 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Flashing all the time. Not lit permanently. (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 18,115 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 18,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,293 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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N1 TDT is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N1 TDT, 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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N1 TDT is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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