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PD12 PSD

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,893 mi
Last recorded54,893 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPD12 PSD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 54,893 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 48,361 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 48,361 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 41,456 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 41,453 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to flexy being broken and leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 35,055 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 28,426 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 24,509 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 24,500 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 20,520 miles

n/s day time running lamp not working

Pass 29 May 2018 17,820 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 15,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged both sides rear slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 9,800 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 7,046 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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PD12 PSD is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc 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 PD12 PSD, 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 PD12 PSD registered?

PD12 PSD is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is PD12 PSD safe to buy?

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