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OY12 VLJ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,193 mi
Last recorded68,193 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 VLJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 68,193 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oli leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 68,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oli leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 54,362 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 52,237 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 50,288 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 48,330 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 46,776 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 45,700 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,294 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 43,277 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,051 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre nail

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,724 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
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OY12 VLJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OY12 VLJ, 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 OY12 VLJ registered?

OY12 VLJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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