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CV12 ZGZ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,352 mi
Last recorded53,352 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 ZGZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 53,352 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 50,126 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 50,126 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,200 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 47,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 46,637 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 46,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 44,762 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 44,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,788 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 30,308 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 23,010 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 16,600 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 16,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CV12 ZGZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CV12 ZGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV12 ZGZ registered?

CV12 ZGZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is CV12 ZGZ safe to buy?

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