MOT Status
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60,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective insecure/ unadjustable (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
All tyres cracked and perished
Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam fitted bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up (3.5 (a))
hi level brake light not working
2 rear tyres wearing low on tread
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front tyres starting to perish/crack
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front tyres starting to perish/crack
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK12 DCV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 DCV, 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
How do I check the history of EK12 DCV?
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What year was EK12 DCV registered?
EK12 DCV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 March 2012.
Is EK12 DCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK12 DCV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EK12 DCV have outstanding finance?
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