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SP12 ZUC

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,452 mi
Last recorded65,452 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 ZUC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 65,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 65,384 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 56,990 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 35,533 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 35,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 26,306 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 26,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust flexi joint worn

Fail 1 Apr 2023 26,306 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust flexi joint worn

Pass 14 Jun 2022 25,398 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 25,398 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 25,090 miles

Front condition of the front brakes requires investigation

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 23,711 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 23,711 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 21,832 miles

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

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

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

tyre size is 175 55 15

Pass 27 Nov 2018 19,054 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 16,104 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 12,721 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 7,595 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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SP12 ZUC is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SP12 ZUC, 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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SP12 ZUC is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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