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RK12 XSM

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,082 mi
Last recorded57,082 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 XSM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 57,082 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 57,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 54,042 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 54,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 50,268 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 41,796 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 32,008 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 31,691 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 31,092 miles

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Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing, attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 28,126 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 23,218 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 23,218 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 18,777 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 14,909 miles

off side sill cover loose

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 14,909 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

off side sill cover loose

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 10,531 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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RK12 XSM is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK12 XSM, 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 RK12 XSM registered?

RK12 XSM is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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