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YA12 GXM

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,032 mi
Last recorded56,032 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 GXM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 56,032 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 55,310 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 54,793 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 53,357 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 51,977 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 50,505 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 48,152 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 42,416 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,430 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 38,589 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 38,350 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YA12 GXM is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YA12 GXM, 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 YA12 GXM registered?

YA12 GXM is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is YA12 GXM safe to buy?

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