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EF12 XVS

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,722 mi
Last recorded88,722 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 XVS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 88,722 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 86,017 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2021 80,168 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Nov 2021 80,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 72,586 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 63,651 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 57,716 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,601 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 50,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,301 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Jul 2015 31,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XVS is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

EF12 XVS is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is EF12 XVS safe to buy?

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