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5040 KO

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,214 mi
Last recorded20,214 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5040 KO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 20,214 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 18,477 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 17,099 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 15,559 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 14,272 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 13,157 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 12,351 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 9,896 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 8,599 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 7,064 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 6,147 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 5,032 miles

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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5040 KO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 5040 KO, 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 5040 KO registered?

5040 KO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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