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ET12 EUF

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,022 mi
Last recorded71,022 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 EUF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 71,022 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 69,857 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 69,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2023 64,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 64,249 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements camera obscuring registration plate (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 58,657 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 58,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 54,595 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 54,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 54,400 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 53,906 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 48,361 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 37,401 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,750 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,488 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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ET12 EUF is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,973 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET12 EUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET12 EUF?

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What year was ET12 EUF registered?

ET12 EUF is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is ET12 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 EUF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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