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ET12 KNN

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,130 mi
Last recorded62,130 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 KNN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 62,130 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 58,380 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 54,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 50,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 47,624 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 44,847 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 40,926 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 34,464 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 29,255 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 29,245 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central brake light

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 23,936 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 17,957 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 17,957 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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ET12 KNN is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 39,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET12 KNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ET12 KNN registered?

ET12 KNN is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is ET12 KNN safe to buy?

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