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YK12 YFW

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,820 mi
Last recorded59,820 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 YFW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 59,820 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 54,774 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 54,577 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 54,577 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 54,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 45,080 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 43,828 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 42,389 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,372 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 YFW is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

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

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