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YC12 NXY

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,728 mi
Last recorded47,728 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 NXY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 47,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 47,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 44,367 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 41,158 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 37,604 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 34,896 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 34,889 miles

Central Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside brake has low effort (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

long park brake travel

Pass 22 Jun 2021 32,344 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 30,952 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 28,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front tyres worn low.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 23,815 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 20,226 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 20,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 16,983 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 13,341 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 NXY is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NXY, 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 YC12 NXY registered?

YC12 NXY is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is YC12 NXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 NXY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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