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OY12 YCG

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,128 mi
Last recorded39,128 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 YCG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 39,128 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 36,189 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 34,313 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 31,826 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Engine oil leak.

Corrosion on both front shock absorbers.

Pass 2 Jul 2021 29,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2020 27,993 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 25,100 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2018 21,909 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 18,292 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 15,153 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 12,488 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 YCG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YCG, 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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OY12 YCG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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