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YR12 ZTG

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,417 mi
Last recorded106,417 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 ZTG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 106,417 miles

Front Windscreen has chipped but not adversely affecting driver's view

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 92,486 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 80,944 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 69,750 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 64,624 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 64,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 61,115 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,469 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 54,262 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,051 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 31,990 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 26,657 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 21,342 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YR12 ZTG 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 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 YR12 ZTG, 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 YR12 ZTG registered?

YR12 ZTG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is YR12 ZTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 ZTG 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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