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EJ12 LRY

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,963 mi
Last recorded115,963 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 LRY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 115,963 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 105,403 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge (155/60/15, 74T) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Non-repairable

Fail 22 Aug 2025 105,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Bulb inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit 1.6 mm (175/55/15, 75T) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge (155/60/15, 74T) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Non-repairable

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 97,295 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 89,455 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 89,455 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 84,370 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Fail 14 Oct 2022 84,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 19 Oct 2021 80,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 76,775 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,581 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,158 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 63,158 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,609 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 60,799 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff and noisy (6.2.B.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 60,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff and noisy (6.2.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 60,235 miles

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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EJ12 LRY is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ12 LRY, 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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EJ12 LRY is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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