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WM12 NME

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,167 mi
Last recorded70,167 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 NME
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 70,167 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 65,217 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 60,888 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 60,888 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 57,517 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 52,859 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 48,338 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 44,502 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 44,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 36,920 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 29,989 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre starting to perish in side wall

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2018 29,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre starting to perish in side wall

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 24,214 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 24,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 18,333 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 13,341 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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WM12 NME is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc 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 WM12 NME, 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 WM12 NME registered?

WM12 NME is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is WM12 NME safe to buy?

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