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YC12 NXW

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,570 mi
Last recorded96,570 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 NXW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 96,570 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 96,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 93,605 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 93,605 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 90,752 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 90,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 88,420 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 88,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 86,372 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 86,250 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low ON BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ON BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 80,235 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 71,433 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 71,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2019 60,762 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2019 60,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 50,949 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,865 miles

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

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

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Pass 28 May 2016 36,248 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 29,714 miles

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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 NXW is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NXW, 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 NXW registered?

YC12 NXW is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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