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YL12 FPC

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,101 mi
Last recorded63,101 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 FPC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 63,101 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 53,460 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 46,362 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 38,610 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 32,134 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 32,199 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 30,757 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Oct 2018 30,757 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2017 23,049 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 23,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 12,514 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 1,999 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 1,475 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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YL12 FPC is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YL12 FPC, 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

How do I check the history of YL12 FPC?

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What year was YL12 FPC registered?

YL12 FPC is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is YL12 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL12 FPC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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