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EO12 SPV

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,759 mi
Last recorded64,759 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 SPV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 64,759 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 64,753 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 61,911 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 61,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 61,592 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 61,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 56,598 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 48,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 37,397 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 37,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 37,259 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage and insecure bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users plastic trim (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 32,653 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 26,350 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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EO12 SPV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EO12 SPV, 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 EO12 SPV registered?

EO12 SPV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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