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DU12 EYV

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,931 mi
Last recorded34,931 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 EYV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 34,931 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 33,870 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 33,499 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 32,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 30,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 28,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2021 28,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2020 26,544 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 25,998 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 23,895 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 18,009 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 18,009 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 11,077 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 9,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DU12 EYV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU12 EYV, 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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DU12 EYV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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