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NL12 KOU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,177 mi
Last recorded82,177 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 KOU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 82,177 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 79,991 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 78,315 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 77,415 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 75,172 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 75,172 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 71,504 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 71,504 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 68,710 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 68,710 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,652 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 56,621 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,506 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 47,506 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 32,391 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 32,390 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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NL12 KOU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NL12 KOU, 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 NL12 KOU registered?

NL12 KOU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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