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AO12 VKU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,135 mi
Last recorded27,135 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VKU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 27,135 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 26,539 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 25,624 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 25,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 24,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Nov 2022 24,954 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2021 24,110 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 23,401 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 21,385 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 14,881 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 14,102 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 11,237 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 7,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2015 7,962 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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AO12 VKU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black 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) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,973 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 VKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 VKU registered?

AO12 VKU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AO12 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 VKU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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