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WU12 UEX

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,775 mi
Last recorded53,775 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 UEX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 53,775 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2025 53,007 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2024 52,222 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2023 49,163 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 49,161 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2022 40,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 29,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 29,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 20,105 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 11,689 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 11,573 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 11,370 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 10,021 miles

ROAD TYRES PERISHED

Pass 23 Feb 2016 7,797 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 7,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 5,685 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 UEX is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UEX, 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 WU12 UEX registered?

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

Is WU12 UEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 UEX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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