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SK61 DZL

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,376 mi
Last recorded83,376 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 DZL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 83,376 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 83,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 67,881 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 67,881 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 51,056 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 46,283 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 43,495 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 39,958 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 36,292 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 29,103 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 19,643 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 19,643 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 10,581 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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SK61 DZL 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 SK61 DZL, 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 SK61 DZL registered?

SK61 DZL is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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The MOT history for SK61 DZL 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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