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LO12 WXB

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,574 mi
Last recorded31,574 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 WXB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 31,574 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 30,477 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 30,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 29,502 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 27,396 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 26,466 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 26,466 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 25,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 24,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 24,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 21,379 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 18,984 miles

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 17 Feb 2017 15,567 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 11,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked in between treads

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 12 Mar 2016 11,415 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked in between treads

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 6 Feb 2015 8,259 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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LO12 WXB is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LO12 WXB, 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 LO12 WXB registered?

LO12 WXB is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LO12 WXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 WXB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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