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DE12 VRK

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,939 mi
Last recorded78,939 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VRK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 78,939 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 73,856 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 69,246 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 65,365 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 59,731 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 54,805 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,517 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 41,606 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 33,858 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 26,833 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 20,587 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 13,489 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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DE12 VRK is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc 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 DE12 VRK, 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 DE12 VRK registered?

DE12 VRK is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is DE12 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 VRK shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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