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DK12 ZDZ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,559 mi
Last recorded74,559 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 ZDZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 74,559 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 74,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring split (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring split (1.6 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 67,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2021 67,216 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2020 65,918 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 63,867 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,243 miles

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

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

center engine mount wear

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 57,211 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

center engine mount wear

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 53,485 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

horn + o/s indicator interfering with each other when either is operated

Fail 29 Jan 2018 53,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

horn + o/s indicator interfering with each other when either is operated

Pass 1 Feb 2017 42,211 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 29,618 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 29,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 29,572 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 27,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DK12 ZDZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK12 ZDZ, 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.

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What year was DK12 ZDZ registered?

DK12 ZDZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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