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YA12 GXS

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Turquoise Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,474 mi
Last recorded41,474 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 GXS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 41,474 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 39,122 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 37,104 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 35,882 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 15 Mar 2021 34,111 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 31,206 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Mar 2020 31,206 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 26,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 22,964 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre Sidewall Slight Perishing

Offside Front Outer Tyre Sidewall Slight Perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2017 19,832 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 17,589 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 17,726 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 17,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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
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YA12 GXS is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Turquoise with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GXS, 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 YA12 GXS registered?

YA12 GXS is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is YA12 GXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 GXS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA12 GXS have outstanding finance?

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