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YC12 DLD

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,750 mi
Last recorded28,750 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 DLD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 28,750 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 28,458 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 27,925 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 27,925 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 26,672 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 25,735 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 24,585 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 24,585 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 24,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON INSIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 23,698 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 23,543 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 23,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 23,111 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 18,566 miles

Front wiper blades streaking

Pass 16 Mar 2016 13,324 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 7,459 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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YC12 DLD is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver 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 YC12 DLD, 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 YC12 DLD registered?

YC12 DLD is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YC12 DLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 DLD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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