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SL12 NCE

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,752 mi
Last recorded58,752 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 NCE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 58,752 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))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 56,619 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 53,372 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 49,163 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 44,902 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 44,902 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 40,347 miles

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 30 Dec 2020 40,347 miles

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

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2019 34,422 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 31,268 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 31,094 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 31,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 29,235 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 27,946 miles

Engine cover + under panels fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SL12 NCE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL12 NCE, 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 SL12 NCE registered?

SL12 NCE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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