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X20 PHB

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,260 mi
Last recorded71,260 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX20 PHB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 71,260 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 71,250 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 70,961 miles

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

Front backing plated corroded both

Fail 17 Feb 2025 70,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside rear brake binding

Oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Feb 2024 69,618 miles

front brake discs worn

oil leaks

Fail 19 Feb 2024 69,559 miles

Emissions unable to be completed flexi section broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

front brake discs worn

oil leaks

Pass 1 Feb 2023 66,417 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 66,416 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 64,875 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 63,180 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,528 miles

Exhaust blow on cat

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Jul 2018 59,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,423 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 57,423 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,782 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 51,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X20 PHB is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 X20 PHB, 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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X20 PHB is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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