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YP12 VXJ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,170 mi
Last recorded41,170 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 VXJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 41,170 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 38,359 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 35,776 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 33,086 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 30,367 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 28,561 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 27,094 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 23,825 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 21,505 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 17,578 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 13,440 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 9,111 miles

piece of steel in offside rear tyre

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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YP12 VXJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YP12 VXJ, 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 YP12 VXJ?

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What year was YP12 VXJ registered?

YP12 VXJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 2 June 2012.

Is YP12 VXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 VXJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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