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EK12 PHV

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,749 mi
Last recorded53,749 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 PHV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 53,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side - Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door Mirror Insecure.

Fail 12 Feb 2026 53,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side - Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door Mirror Insecure.

Pass 13 Feb 2025 50,161 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 47,386 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 45,114 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 45,114 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 42,455 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 40,199 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 40,199 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 35,916 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))

Pass 22 May 2018 31,833 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 29,882 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2017 29,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,457 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,180 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 24,180 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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 PHV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White 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 PHV, 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

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What year was EK12 PHV registered?

EK12 PHV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EK12 PHV 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.

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