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OV12 UBN

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,323 mi
Last recorded65,323 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 UBN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 65,323 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 61,598 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 26 Oct 2023 57,203 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 54,057 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 50,896 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 45,455 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 40,948 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 38,860 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 38,764 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlamp image poor

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut no cords exposed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 29,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 29,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2015 20,724 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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OV12 UBN is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OV12 UBN, 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 OV12 UBN registered?

OV12 UBN is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is OV12 UBN safe to buy?

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