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YP61 VRU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,399 mi
Last recorded60,399 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 VRU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 60,399 miles

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2025 59,495 miles

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

Fail 3 Sep 2025 59,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 13 Sep 2024 58,081 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 49,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 33,880 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 22,928 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 21,222 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 19,198 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 15,267 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 15,267 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 19 Feb 2018 14,191 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 13,005 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 10,582 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 7,726 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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YP61 VRU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YP61 VRU, 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 YP61 VRU registered?

YP61 VRU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is YP61 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP61 VRU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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