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EA12 HWU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,215 mi
Last recorded59,215 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 HWU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 59,215 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 59,215 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 57,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Measured (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 57,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Measured (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Measured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 50,113 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 49,726 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 49,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 42,426 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 35,740 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 19,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change asal (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres have minor damage on outer wall no ply /cord exposed

Nearside Rear minor damage outer wall and has nail

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 19,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change asal (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres have minor damage on outer wall no ply /cord exposed

Nearside Rear minor damage outer wall and has nail

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 13,054 miles

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Fail 25 Mar 2015 12,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

...Thanx 4visiting us...

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

N/s rear tyre has a nail & also torn badly (deep)

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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EA12 HWU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EA12 HWU, 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 EA12 HWU registered?

EA12 HWU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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