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ND12 XNU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,053 mi
Last recorded73,053 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 XNU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 73,053 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 71,100 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 66,637 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SILL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ENGINE DOG BONE BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 66,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SILL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ENGINE DOG BONE BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 57,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads appear to be getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 50,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads appear to be getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 36,299 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 36,299 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 31,607 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 31,606 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 27,046 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 27,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 22,074 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 17,230 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 17,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ND12 XNU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ND12 XNU, 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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ND12 XNU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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