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SC12 ZZD

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,565 mi
Last recorded81,565 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 ZZD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 81,565 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 81,565 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 75,340 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox / drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting d bush worn / rattling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting d bush worn rattling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

protective under bonnet / rear engine and full under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 10 Nov 2022 75,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox / drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting d bush worn / rattling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting d bush worn rattling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

protective under bonnet / rear engine and full under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,125 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Splitting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting D bush worn / noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting D bush worn / rattling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under bonnet / rear engine and full underbody protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 21 Oct 2021 67,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting D bush worn / noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting D bush worn / rattling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under bonnet / rear engine and full underbody protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,859 miles

Offside Front loud rattling noise from offside front suspension area / not able to identify defects but suggest investigation

under bonnet / rear engine and full under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2019 53,544 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 46,010 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,564 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,744 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,980 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,600 miles

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

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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SC12 ZZD is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SC12 ZZD, 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 SC12 ZZD registered?

SC12 ZZD is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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The MOT history for SC12 ZZD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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