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EK12 PHU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,403 mi
Last recorded69,403 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 PHU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 69,403 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 68,719 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 68,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 64,644 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower gearbox mount worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 64,642 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower gearbox mount worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 60,488 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 60,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking top of engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 58,649 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 58,639 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 58,475 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 51,934 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 50,129 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 38,728 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,473 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 29,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 24,424 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 PHU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel 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 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

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

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