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EJ61 MFY

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,163 mi
Last recorded133,163 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 MFY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 133,163 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 131,948 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 129,086 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak from inner drive-shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 123,741 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 117,510 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 117,510 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 114,981 miles

Both sides sill cover loose

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 114,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Both sides sill cover loose

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 110,886 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 100,798 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2016 90,476 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 90,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 77,280 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,178 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 63,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EJ61 MFY is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EJ61 MFY, 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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EJ61 MFY is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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