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EF12 HYJ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,179 mi
Last recorded89,179 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 HYJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 89,179 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 89,179 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 87,124 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 87,124 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 84,237 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 28 Nov 2022 80,579 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 80,501 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 65,509 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 57,565 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 43,332 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 43,332 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 39,426 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,881 miles

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 25,607 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,828 miles

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

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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EF12 HYJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF12 HYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF12 HYJ registered?

EF12 HYJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is EF12 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 HYJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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