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OU12 ZPO

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,323 mi
Last recorded43,323 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 ZPO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 43,323 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 41,884 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 39,963 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 37,780 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 34,241 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 34,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 33,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 32,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,365 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,725 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,827 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,101 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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OU12 ZPO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OU12 ZPO, 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 OU12 ZPO registered?

OU12 ZPO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is OU12 ZPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU12 ZPO 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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