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EK12 DCV

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,992 mi
Last recorded60,992 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 DCV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 60,992 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 59,225 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 56,413 miles

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))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 56,410 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 53,574 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 53,570 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 48,445 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 38,998 miles

2 rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 25 Feb 2019 29,270 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 25,521 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 25,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 20,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres starting to perish/crack

Fail 13 Feb 2017 20,765 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 14,820 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 14,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,989 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 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.

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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.

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