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A12 EFS

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,631 mi
Last recorded73,631 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EFS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2025 73,631 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 64,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side front (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 61,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 57,175 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))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 57,165 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,273 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 53,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,293 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 43,798 miles

cover sills fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2017 43,798 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cover sills fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2016 40,391 miles

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

fuel cap sealing washer badly perished needs changing now

roughness in nearside front top suspension mounting

Pass 1 Aug 2015 35,693 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2014 30,772 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2014 30,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,724 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 25,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 23,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 23,074 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 20,569 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 17,093 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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A12 EFS is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 45,397 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 A12 EFS, 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 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A12 EFS is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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