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OU12 YNR

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,320 mi
Last recorded73,320 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 YNR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 73,320 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2025 71,711 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 69,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 68,351 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 68,348 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 61,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 52,060 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 46,950 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,027 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe broken

Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,942 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 37,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,514 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,948 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
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OU12 YNR is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OU12 YNR, 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 OU12 YNR registered?

OU12 YNR is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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