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P50 PUP

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,512 mi
Last recorded28,512 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 PUP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 28,512 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 28,346 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 27,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2023 27,314 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 26,319 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 24,452 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 24,030 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 21,614 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 21,614 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Pass 22 Mar 2018 16,659 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 13,289 miles

nearside sill trim loose & damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2016 10,870 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 8,311 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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P50 PUP is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red 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 P50 PUP, 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 P50 PUP registered?

P50 PUP is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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The MOT history for P50 PUP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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