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DU04 TOW

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,197 mi
Last recorded50,197 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 TOW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 50,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 46,040 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 43,289 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 42,824 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 40,708 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 38,858 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 37,836 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 33,296 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 29,263 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 24,567 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 19,917 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 15,147 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 15,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
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DU04 TOW is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU04 TOW, 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.

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What year was DU04 TOW registered?

DU04 TOW is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is DU04 TOW safe to buy?

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