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LN12 PYJ

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,905 mi
Last recorded73,905 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 PYJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 73,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 70,118 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 69,779 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 68,757 miles

front tyres on limit inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2020 64,609 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 64,607 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 61,489 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 61,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,659 miles

advise offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2018 56,659 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise offside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2017 52,386 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 49,620 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 49,620 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2015 46,113 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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LN12 PYJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LN12 PYJ, 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.

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What year was LN12 PYJ registered?

LN12 PYJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is LN12 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 PYJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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