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EF12 XRB

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,320 mi
Last recorded67,320 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 XRB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 67,320 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 65,035 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 4 Oct 2023 63,011 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 60,917 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 59,940 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 57,203 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 55,607 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 51,741 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 46,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 46,645 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front cracks on outer tyre sidewall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 37,524 miles

under-trays and covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,461 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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EF12 XRB is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EF12 XRB, 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 EF12 XRB registered?

EF12 XRB is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is EF12 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 XRB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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