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WU12 UFE

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,096 mi
Last recorded54,096 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 UFE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 54,096 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 54,096 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer and Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ** 215/40R16 ** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2025 46,637 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 46,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2024 41,614 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))

Pass 3 May 2023 41,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 41,598 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp edge protruding through outer bumper skin! (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working front and rear! (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 40,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 37,936 miles

both front tyres are cracked/perished!

exhaust system is deteriorated at flexi joint

Pass 1 Jun 2020 36,363 miles

Front pads getting low.

Nearside Rear tyre stepped and on 3 mm

Offside Rear tyre stepped and on 3 mm

Pass 22 May 2019 33,857 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))

wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 May 2018 30,622 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 27,745 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 23,278 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 23,278 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 18,145 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
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WU12 UFE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black 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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

WU12 UFE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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