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SP12 ZTN

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,695 mi
Last recorded79,695 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 ZTN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 79,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 79,695 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 71,513 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 65,282 miles

Offside Lower sill covers loose

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 65,282 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Lower sill covers loose

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 63,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 61,112 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 61,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear hub (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,174 miles

osf and nsf tyre walls cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,334 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 33,230 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,425 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,109 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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SP12 ZTN is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 38,121 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP12 ZTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP12 ZTN registered?

SP12 ZTN is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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