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Y222 SYL

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

30,151 mi
Last recorded30,151 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY222 SYL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 30,151 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 28,130 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 27,502 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 25,912 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 21,998 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 21,994 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 21,435 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 17,463 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 16,369 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 14,882 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 13,785 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jan 2017 11,911 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 11,059 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 8,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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Y222 SYL is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y222 SYL, 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 Y222 SYL registered?

Y222 SYL is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is Y222 SYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y222 SYL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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