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EX12 AVU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,237 mi
Last recorded98,237 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 AVU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 98,237 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 98,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 90,026 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 85,077 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 79,476 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 73,994 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 68,178 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 68,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 53,360 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 47,835 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 41,261 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 38,632 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 26,201 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,398 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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EX12 AVU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX12 AVU, 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 EX12 AVU registered?

EX12 AVU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is EX12 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 AVU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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