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WU12 UEA

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,914 mi
Last recorded63,914 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 UEA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 63,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 63,894 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 63,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 62,581 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 59,021 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 59,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 56,241 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Feb 2022 56,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 50,938 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,920 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,578 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,149 miles

Front Brake pads at 4mm

Fail 20 Feb 2018 36,149 miles

Front Brake pads at 4mm

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 22,933 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 14,377 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 9,477 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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WU12 UEA is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU12 UEA, 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 WU12 UEA registered?

WU12 UEA is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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