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EF12 XVV

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,766 mi
Last recorded38,766 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 38,766 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 33,804 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 33,796 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 33,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 33,442 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 27,495 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 27,495 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 26,701 miles

Nearside Front brake disc scored

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked and perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2 mm of thread depth cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

while testing brakes on brake rollers rear parking and service brake squeaks

Fail 10 Jan 2022 26,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively small chunk from wiper blade missing causing heavy smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively cracked on outer edges so the cords are exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc scored

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked and perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2 mm of thread depth cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

while testing brakes on brake rollers rear parking and service brake squeaks

Pass 3 Jan 2021 25,589 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 24,150 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 21,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 19,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 18,257 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 16,704 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 16,677 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 XVV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 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 XVV, 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

How do I check the history of EF12 XVV?

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What year was EF12 XVV registered?

EF12 XVV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is EF12 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 XVV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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