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EK12 CYO

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,861 mi
Last recorded60,861 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 CYO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 60,861 miles

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

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))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 60,858 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 8 Nov 2024 59,032 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 57,003 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 53,824 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 50,545 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 45,829 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2020 45,827 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 41,147 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2018 35,241 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 28,848 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 25,045 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 24,347 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,850 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
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EK12 CYO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EK12 CYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 CYO registered?

EK12 CYO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EK12 CYO shows 14 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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