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SD12 NDC

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,922 mi
Last recorded59,922 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 NDC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 59,922 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 59,564 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 58,198 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 57,048 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 57,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 54,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo return pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 51,674 miles

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake grabbing

Pass 6 Mar 2020 51,158 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 46,769 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 40,725 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2017 34,876 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,463 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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SD12 NDC is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SD12 NDC, 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 SD12 NDC registered?

SD12 NDC is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SD12 NDC safe to buy?

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