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SP12 NBB

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,741 mi
Last recorded54,741 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 NBB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 54,741 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 50,403 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 40,681 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 34,804 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 50,886 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 29,691 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 29,306 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 29,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 29,096 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 26,362 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 24,027 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 21,276 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 16,447 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 10,886 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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SP12 NBB is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP12 NBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP12 NBB registered?

SP12 NBB is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is SP12 NBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 NBB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP12 NBB have outstanding finance?

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