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EJ12 VZG

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,714 mi
Last recorded117,714 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 VZG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 117,714 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 117,295 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 94,273 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 72,600 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,674 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing 2 m/m tread

offside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Fail 1 Jul 2015 24,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing 2 m/m tread

offside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

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
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EJ12 VZG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ12 VZG, 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 EJ12 VZG registered?

EJ12 VZG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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The MOT history for EJ12 VZG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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