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S888 ART

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,544 mi
Last recorded45,544 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 ART
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,544 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 45,543 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 45,495 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 45,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dashboard (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

engine heat shield loose/corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 42,389 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 33,594 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 23,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 16,373 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 10,374 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 8,808 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 8,804 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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S888 ART is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S888 ART, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S888 ART?

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What year was S888 ART registered?

S888 ART is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is S888 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for S888 ART shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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