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WA12 MSO

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,314 mi
Last recorded54,314 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA12 MSO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 54,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 52,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre tread also perished

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre tread also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 52,149 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre tread also perished

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre tread also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 50,888 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 46,677 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 42,999 miles

Nearside Front Day time running light not working

Pass 30 Jul 2021 39,154 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 35,284 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 33,246 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 25,678 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 18,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2017 18,344 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2016 15,992 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 11,775 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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WA12 MSO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black 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 WA12 MSO, 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 WA12 MSO registered?

WA12 MSO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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