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R90 SML

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,752 mi
Last recorded44,752 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 SML
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 44,752 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 39,377 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 35,629 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 32,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower plastic sill insecure at bottom

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 29,635 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 29,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 27,034 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 24,280 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears slight (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 21,053 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 16,945 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 13,961 miles

both front tyres perishing on outer sholders

Pass 28 Mar 2016 9,541 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

front tyres perishing on outer sholders

Pass 17 Mar 2015 7,635 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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R90 SML is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel 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 R90 SML, 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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What year was R90 SML registered?

R90 SML is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is R90 SML safe to buy?

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