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EJ12 FFC

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,679 mi
Last recorded60,679 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 FFC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 60,679 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 60,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 58,602 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 55,721 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber bush worn ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 53,987 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 50,930 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 50,792 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 49,491 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 42,932 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 39,155 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 39,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 32,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has an inner wear

Fail 7 Jun 2017 32,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has an inner wear

Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,847 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 19,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Pass 6 Jun 2015 13,687 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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EJ12 FFC is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ12 FFC, 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 EJ12 FFC registered?

EJ12 FFC is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is EJ12 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ12 FFC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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