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EF12 WVU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,685 mi
Last recorded66,685 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 WVU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 66,685 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 65,467 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 57,178 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 56,941 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 54,907 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 49,922 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 49,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 44,905 miles

Nearside Front DRL inop

Pass 4 Jun 2020 44,234 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 39,068 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both fronts indicators also flash white (4.4.3 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror poor visibility (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 32,956 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 26,242 miles

Central Front vision impaired

Fail 20 Jun 2017 26,242 miles

Central Front vision impaired

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 21,014 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 21,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Jun 2015 15,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 WVU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF12 WVU, 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 EF12 WVU registered?

EF12 WVU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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The MOT history for EF12 WVU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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