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ST12 FWA

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,161 mi
Last recorded55,161 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 FWA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 55,161 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 50,579 miles

corrosion present to suspension components

Fail 23 Jul 2025 50,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

corrosion present to suspension components

Pass 24 Jul 2024 49,265 miles

surface corrosion present to suspension components

Fail 24 Jul 2024 49,265 miles

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

surface corrosion present to suspension components

Pass 24 Jul 2023 47,443 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion present to suspension components

Pass 1 Aug 2022 45,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 2x blades perishing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 42,291 miles

Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2019 38,988 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 35,533 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 27,828 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 22,203 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 17,373 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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ST12 FWA is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ST12 FWA, 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 ST12 FWA registered?

ST12 FWA is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is ST12 FWA safe to buy?

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