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OO12 PHS

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,420 mi
Last recorded47,420 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO12 PHS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 47,420 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 40,521 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 34,690 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 34,130 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 34,130 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 30,517 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity one out of 5 not lighting up (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 28,662 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 28,662 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 27,471 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 27,206 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 24,036 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 24,036 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 17,774 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 12,023 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 11,338 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 9,848 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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OO12 PHS 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 81.3%.

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 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 OO12 PHS, 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 OO12 PHS registered?

OO12 PHS is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is OO12 PHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO12 PHS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OO12 PHS have outstanding finance?

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