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NX12 OVB

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,878 mi
Last recorded55,878 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 OVB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 55,878 miles

FRONT UNDERTRAY LOOSE AND DAMAGED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 55,878 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT UNDERTRAY LOOSE AND DAMAGED

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 53,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 52,671 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 52,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 51,774 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 48,696 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 48,695 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 45,560 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 45,560 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

RADIATOR NOT FULLY SECURE [LOOSE]

Pass 15 May 2019 38,651 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 May 2019 38,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2018 33,841 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 33,838 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2017 30,081 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 27,449 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,283 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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NX12 OVB is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NX12 OVB, 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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NX12 OVB is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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