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SD12 NDG

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,541 mi
Last recorded54,541 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 NDG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 54,541 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 54,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 51,419 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have slight corrosion to outer casings

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 44,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn more (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively corrosion (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn more (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively corrosion (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

oil dampness on front shock absorbers possible due to been coated with oil on sprigs

some corrosion on brake servo

some deterioration in front suspension arm front bushes

undertray slightly loose offside rear

undertrays fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 19 Oct 2021 39,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

brake servo some corrosion

under tray fitted obscuring some test items

Fail 12 Oct 2021 39,240 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

brake servo some corrosion

under tray fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 21 Oct 2020 33,410 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside of tread

Pass 22 Oct 2019 28,105 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 26,718 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 25,429 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 25,429 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 23,262 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 19,905 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,313 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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SD12 NDG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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