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AP12 EBF

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,321 mi
Last recorded112,321 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo33,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 EBF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 112,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 103,983 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 103,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 95,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 86,229 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 79,120 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 79,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 72,844 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 72,831 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 63,135 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 63,130 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 59,775 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust flexy in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2018 59,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/60R15 74T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust flexy in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just legal on day of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just legal on day of test (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust box flexible deteriorated

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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AP12 EBF is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 33,710 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP12 EBF is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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