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NU12 EWD

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

45,990 mi
Last recorded45,990 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 EWD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 45,990 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 14 Jan 2026 59,993 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 13 Jan 2025 40,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 35,689 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 35,674 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 33,116 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 30,108 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 30,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,002 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,817 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 29,201 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 27,763 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,894 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,580 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,177 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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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NU12 EWD is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NU12 EWD, 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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What year was NU12 EWD registered?

NU12 EWD is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is NU12 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU12 EWD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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