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KW12 UYO

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,535 mi
Last recorded54,535 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 UYO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 54,535 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 54,115 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable outer sleeve deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 54,111 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable outer sleeve deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 52,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake outer sleeve split (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 50,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 45,180 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 45,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 41,393 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 41,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 40,060 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 36,500 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 31,033 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,283 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 18,319 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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KW12 UYO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 39,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW12 UYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW12 UYO registered?

KW12 UYO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is KW12 UYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 UYO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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