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YB12 FWL

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,461 mi
Last recorded56,461 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 FWL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 56,461 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 53,861 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 53,859 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 48,953 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 45,095 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 43,928 miles

Engine bay earth strap broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 40,546 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 40,546 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 34,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play at saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 34,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play at saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 29,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 25,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,071 miles

both rear brake pipes to cylinder corroding

both rear tyre tread wearing thin

Pass 20 Sep 2016 18,663 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 16,461 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 15,955 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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YB12 FWL 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 81.3%.

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 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 YB12 FWL, 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 YB12 FWL registered?

YB12 FWL is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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