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RO12 XZN

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,276 mi
Last recorded103,276 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 XZN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 103,276 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 99,796 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 97,038 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 95,416 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 89,536 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 87,069 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 85,260 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 80,029 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,360 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 55,873 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 55,872 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position cover (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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RO12 XZN is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XZN, 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 XZN registered?

RO12 XZN is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is RO12 XZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 XZN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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