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YK12 YDH

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,593 mi
Last recorded18,593 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 YDH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 18,593 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 18,006 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 18,005 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Parking brake no effort

Pass 13 Mar 2024 17,111 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 16,519 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 14,474 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 15 Mar 2021 13,162 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 12,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 11,869 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 10,877 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 9,995 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 8,415 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 6,921 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 YDH is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol 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 YDH, 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 YK12 YDH registered?

YK12 YDH is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YK12 YDH 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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