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N700 SPE

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,805 mi
Last recorded45,805 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN700 SPE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 45,805 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 43,222 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 40,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 36,003 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 36,003 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 32,728 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 30,541 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 25,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Jun 2019 25,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Rear exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated,and leaking slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2018 23,978 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 22,315 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 18,560 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 22 Sep 2016 15,823 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 14,179 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 11,057 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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N700 SPE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N700 SPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N700 SPE registered?

N700 SPE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is N700 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N700 SPE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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