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EA12 BGK

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,739 mi
Last recorded70,739 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 BGK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 70,739 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 70,680 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 68,979 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 65,983 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 63,903 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 61,694 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 59,244 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 53,720 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)

oil leak from engine filter

Pass 10 Feb 2017 40,885 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 29,793 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 29,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 31 Jul 2015 29,777 miles

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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EA12 BGK is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EA12 BGK, 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 EA12 BGK registered?

EA12 BGK is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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