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EF12 XVP

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,668 mi
Last recorded45,668 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 XVP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 45,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 38,708 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 38,708 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 34,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 32,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 30,918 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 29,617 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 29,617 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 27,920 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 21,362 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 18,887 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 16,551 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 14,319 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 XVP is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black 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 EF12 XVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF12 XVP registered?

EF12 XVP is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is EF12 XVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 XVP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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