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EK12 CYV

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,382 mi
Last recorded28,382 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 28,382 miles

Front & Rear suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 27,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front all suspension components on front axe corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 27,275 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front all suspension components on front axe corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 25,833 miles

Nearside Front All suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front All suspension components corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 25,831 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front All suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front All suspension components corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 24,492 miles

Front N/S/F & O/S/F - all suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2023 24,492 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front N/S/F & O/S/F - all suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 23,187 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 21,507 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 20,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 20,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 18,396 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))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 16,300 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 13,915 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 11,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 9,349 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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EK12 CYV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK12 CYV, 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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EK12 CYV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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