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PP12 ZZA

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,257 mi
Last recorded92,257 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPP12 ZZA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 92,257 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 92,097 miles

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

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed Major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 86,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 86,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 80,528 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 80,528 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed Major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 72,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 72,827 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill /under-sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 63,736 miles

Central Lower Plastic under-Trays fitted

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

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner lower sill slightly damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 56,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertray damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2021 56,466 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertray damaged

Pass 14 May 2020 46,733 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 4 May 2020 46,723 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 35,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers loose

Pass 11 May 2018 24,866 miles

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 3 May 2018 24,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 13 Apr 2017 10,658 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 8,291 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 6,086 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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PP12 ZZA is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PP12 ZZA, 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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PP12 ZZA is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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