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YK12 YCY

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,005 mi
Last recorded59,005 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 YCY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 59,005 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion on front suspension and brakes

Pass 24 Mar 2025 58,234 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion in front suspension and brakes

Pass 3 Apr 2024 56,318 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 54,324 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 52,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 50,733 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 49,068 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 43,420 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,594 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,564 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 29,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 22,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 15,073 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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YK12 YCY is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK12 YCY, 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 YK12 YCY registered?

YK12 YCY is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YK12 YCY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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