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YC12 ODE

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,935 mi
Last recorded92,935 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ODE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 92,935 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front backing plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 92,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175.55.15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front backing plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 86,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 86,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 69,914 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 69,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,597 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 53,942 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 47,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted some components obscured.

Fail 8 May 2017 47,547 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32%. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted some components obscured.

Pass 14 May 2016 41,476 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 41,476 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 32,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 32,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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YC12 ODE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ODE, 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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YC12 ODE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 2 June 2012.

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