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ND12 HYR

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,184 mi
Last recorded52,184 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 HYR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 52,184 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 47,514 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 47,504 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Dog mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 46,821 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 17 Mar 2023 46,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,157 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 44,502 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 44,501 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 43,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 42,652 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 40,553 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 38,044 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge/low

Pass 10 Feb 2016 29,574 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 29,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,568 miles

under body covers fitted

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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ND12 HYR is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ND12 HYR, 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 ND12 HYR registered?

ND12 HYR is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is ND12 HYR safe to buy?

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