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EK12 DCZ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,528 mi
Last recorded55,528 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 DCZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 55,528 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 51,343 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 47,018 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 45,023 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 44,081 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 42,994 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 42,822 miles

advise on condition and movement of rear axle main support rubber bush mounting.

exhaust flex pipe loose at flange

Fail 1 Nov 2018 42,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise on condition and movement of rear axle main support rubber bush mounting.

exhaust flex pipe loose at flange

Pass 28 Oct 2017 40,548 miles

Front Advise front inner brake pads inspected for wear. Unable to see with wheels on.

Nearside Front bonnet clip missing

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 33,235 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 18 May 2016 33,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 18 May 2015 23,754 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 23,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 DCZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DCZ, 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 DCZ registered?

EK12 DCZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is EK12 DCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 DCZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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