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RO12 WMZ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,372 mi
Last recorded46,372 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 WMZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 46,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 31,894 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 30,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 29,738 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 29,599 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 29,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / 1.4mm of usable tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 28,749 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 28,749 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 27,815 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 24,284 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,482 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 16,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit, Smooth inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, Nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 16,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit, Smooth inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, Nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 10,829 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 9,697 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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RO12 WMZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RO12 WMZ, 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 RO12 WMZ registered?

RO12 WMZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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